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Sutter Health

LVN Hospital Liaison, Home Health

Sutter Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Overview

LVN Hospital Liaison, Home Health at Sutter Health. Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay. Position in cooperation with Primary Care Physician, hospitalist and hospital staff to facilitate Home Care and/or Hospice admissions. May attend hospital rounds, assist with orders, assess patient needs (level of care, DME, comfort medications, transportation). Enter referrals into electronic medical record, complete referral process, and admit patient as appropriate. Forward hospital documents to hospice and communicate with hospice and hospital staff. Provide education to hospital staff and physicians. May perform home visits as business needs require. Responsibilities

Facilitate Home Care and/or Hospice admissions in coordination with care teams. Attend hospital rounds and assist with orders and patient assessments. Determine level of care, DME needs, comfort medications, and transportation requirements. Enter referrals into electronic medical record, complete referral process, and admit patient as appropriate. Communicate with hospice and hospital staff; forward relevant documents. Provide education to hospital staff and physicians. Perform home visits as needed to provide patient care coverage. Education

Graduate from an accredited licensed vocational nursing school Certification & Licensure

LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse BLS – Basic Life Support for Healthcare DL – Valid Driver’s License Class C AUTO – Automobile Insurance Experience

5 years recent relevant experience Skills and Knowledge

Understanding of diagnostic criteria for GIP eligibility. Clinical knowledge of diseases common to hospice/home health. Teamwork and customer service orientation, internal and external. Collaborative problem-solving, strong organizational skills. Telephone, interpersonal, and written communication skills. Job Details

Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday – Friday, Variable Weekend Requirements: As Needed Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Compensation and Notice

Pay Range: $42.07 to $54.69 / hour. The salary range may vary by location; compensation reflects experience, education, skills, licensure, and organizational needs. Eligible roles include a comprehensive benefits package. Equal Opportunity

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Additional Information

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