Hospital Liaison (Full Time)

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The ideal candidate will have hospice experience. This position facilitates admissions services by providing inpatient supportive care and seamless transition to home health/hospice. Assists the organization by assuring that the right care is provided at the right place and the right time. Positively promotes Sutter as the home health/hospice provider of choice within the communities for home health/hospice services. This position is responsible for attending hospital rounds, facilitating orders, assessing patient needs, Durable Medical Equipment (DME). This position enters referral into electronic medical record and completes referral process and admits patient. Serves as a resource by supporting the mission and vision of the organization.
Education
~ Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Certification & Licensure
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
AUTO-Automobile Insurance
DL-Valid Drivers License
Typical Experience
~5 years recent relevant experience

Skills and Knowledge
Possess critical thinking skills, in-depth knowledge of clinical disease entities common to hospice/home health and palliative care for terminally ill patient. Should also possess knowledge of hospice/home health reimbursement methods.
Must have the ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; ability to exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care.
Ability to recognize the special needs of hospice/home health patients and others in the home.
Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner.
Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers.
Demonstrated effective written communication skills.
Ability to be aware of surroundings and respond to emergency and/or urgent events. Ability to select and utilize patient transfer/transport equipment safely.
Productivity standards ability to meet productivity expectations.
Must be detail-oriented.
Ability to work in mentally and physically demanding environment.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
Every other Weekend
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $68.11 to $90.59 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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