Hospice Liaison

Job Title: Hospice Liaison (Full-Time, Day/Evening)
Department:  HHC HOSPICE LIAISONS
Location: Rochester Regional Health Home Care
Hours Per Week:  40
Schedule:  8:30am -5:00pm OR potential for 10 hour days 8:30am - 7:00pm

SUMMARY: The Hospice Liaison is responsible to facilitate the patient discharge from the facility setting to certified hospice agency. The Hospice Liaison will provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates eligibility, needs and care resources for each patient referred to RRH Hospice Agency. Obtains insurance information and authorizations for appropriate reimbursement.

• Completes a comprehensive clinical assessment for hospice services and develops a hospice care plan with the patient/caregivers to ensure a safe care plan.

• Obtains MD order to support hospice care plan.

• Coordinates all services including but not limited to professional, paraprofessional services, durable medical supplies, equipment, etc., as the care plan dictates.

• Completes all required documentation in patient’s facility record and RRH Hospice Agency required documentation per requirements.

• Gathers data, analyzes data and completes all assigned reports.

• Collaborates with care coordinators, social workers, and physicians to find solutions for challenging patients requiring hospice care as a part of the facility discharge plan.

• Participates in ongoing RRH Hospice Agency and Community Based Service, and/or RRH inpatient committees or groups.

• Represents RRH Hospice Agency at appropriate Community Groups

• Act as a resource and represent RRH Hospice Agency in the community in various health care settings (i.e. hospital, physician office, etc.).

• Participates in marketing efforts as assigned. Assumes role community resource expert in providing education as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse: Associate’s degree in nursing 

OR

• Social Worker:  Bachelor's degree in social work

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Experience in working in partnership with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Excellent interpersonal skills (strong written and verbal communication skills).

•  Experience utilizing an Electronic Medical Record and Microsoft office

• Demonstrate ability to apply decisive, sound, objective clinical judgment for cases with varying complexity.

EDUCATION:

AS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$63,000.00 - $90,000.00Rochester14607

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.