Bon Secours Mercy Health Hiring for Registered Nurse RN Hospice/Home Health Liaison at Richmond, Virginia Full Time

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THE MISSION OF BON SECOURS HOSPICE IS TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, QUALITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED, INCLUDING THE POOR AND DYING, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLEVIATING HUMAN SUFFERING AND BRINGING PEOPLE TO WHOLENESS IN THE MIDST OF PAIN AND LOSS.

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Job Summary

Nurse Liaison coordinates referrals of patients from to Hospice & Home Health from the inpatient or outpatient setting. Ensures patient eligibility for hospice and assists with discharge planning and scheduling of admissions upon discharge to home, facility or other residence. Builds referral relationships and engages in awareness and marketing events.

Essential Functions

Serves as Hospice/Home Health expert and resource with hospitals, facilities, and other referral sources. Builds relationships with hospital care teams, palliative care, discharge planners, community representatives, senior centers, long term care facilities, skilled facilities, physician practices, etc.

Attends hospital rounds, meetings, case conferences, family meetings, etc. to identify patients referred/eligible for hospice care.

Provides resources and education in the hospital, facility and home setting as needed regarding hospice eligibility, services, level of care and regulatory clarification.

Collaborates with business development to increase awareness and access to hospice care.

Responds to referrals within 3 hours. Follows pending referrals daily and communicates status with the Clinical Coordinator and admitting team.

Schedules meeting with patient/family member to explain hospice services, discuss care options, and coordinate discharge plan.

Identifies patient/family’s physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs and preferences that may influence or impact patient’s care.

Collaborates with palliative care, providers, care team, discharge planners or others involved in the patient’s care to ensure continuity of care and goals of care for each patient.

Determines eligibility and appropriateness for hospice care based on state and federal guidelines and in collaboration with the hospitalist, patients attending physician and hospice medical director.

Orders durable medical equipment, supplies and medications in preparing for hospice admission.

Functions as a member of the home care team, answering and making calls, performing admissions and visits as assigned. Serves as mentor or preceptor for new staff as assigned.

Job Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN Degree preferred.

Possession of current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the state of Virginia.

At least two years of experience in hospice /Home health care, case management, sales and marketing experience preferred

Work requires that the incumbent maintain CPR certification.

Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

Demonstrated ability to relate effectively with patients, staff, physicians, community agencies, and institutions.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with members of the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT).

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

• Prescription drug coverage

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance w/AD&D

• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

• Paid time off

• Educational Assistance

• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

Department:

Hospice Care – Bon Secours Home Health Services, LLC

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] .

Bon Secours is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (http://BSMHealth.org) and is a not-for-profit Catholic health system sponsored by Bon Secours Ministries and founded by the Sisters of Bon Secours. With operations in Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, Kentucky, Florida and New York, Bon Secours owns, manages, or joint ventures 20 hospitals and 27 post-acute care facilities or agencies including skilled nursing facilities, home care and hospice services, and assisted living facilities. Consistent with its commitment to alleviate human suffering, Bon Secours has developed more than 800 affordable housing units for low income families.

Bon Secours has more than 24,000 employees and has been recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace for six consecutive years. The Mission of Bon Secours is to bring compassion to health care and to be Good Help to Those in Need, especially those who are poor and dying. For more information, visit www.BonSecours.com .