Hospice Clinical Liaison - RN-Weekend position

Company

Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus

The Hospice Clinical Liaison is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Hospice Clinical Liaison is responsible for assisting referral sources in identifying patients with care needs that match the services provided by hospice.

• Attends and participates in staff meetings, educational programs, and community events, as requested.
• Communicates identified needs and potential solutions to the Supervisor.
• Explains hospice services and benefits to patients, family members, and significant others in a manner that facilitates an accurate and positive view of hospice services.
• Obtains signatures on all required forms and provides copies to patient/responsible party.
• Ensures all forms are completed, dated, signed, and turned in to the Admission Coordinator.
• Ensures all available medical records are turned in to the Admission Coordinator.
• Establishes and maintains significant professional relationships.
• Works closely with community, hospital, and facility education representatives to meet growth and development targets and maintain market acceptance and allegiance.
• Facilitates the admission process to and from hospital and long‑term care‑based referral sources.
• Assesses referred patient’s clinical needs and disease status and confers with patient’s attending physician and hospice physician regarding assessment to establish eligibility.
• Facilitates patient discharge from hospital to home by establishing initial needs and coordinating transportation, DME, medication needs, supplies, and admission by a home hospice nurse.
• Oversees GIP patient admission process based on identified symptom management needs for that level of care.
• Works closely with facilities and hospitals to identify, transition, and admit patients appropriately for general inpatient services.
• Provides education to hospitals and facilities on the purpose, process, and goal of general inpatient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing highly preferred.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of related experience required.
• Hospital and/or long‑term care clinical experience highly preferred.
• Experience in healthcare marketing preferred.

• Mathematical: add, subtract, multiply, divide; compute rates, ratios, percentages.
• Language: read, analyze, interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals; present information and respond to questions; strong written and verbal communication.
• Other: understand, read, write, and speak English; articulate and embrace hospice philosophy.

Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in state(s) of employment required.

The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential.

We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal‑opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.