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Overview The Clinical Nurse Liaison will be responsible for facilitating patient admissions to Hospice via marketing and education activities with contracted and potentially contracted hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, respite centers, physician, and other community resources. This person will act as the point of contract for Hospital discharges and facilitate the admissions process for all patients.
Responsibilities
Provides hospice programs to hospital and skilled nursing facility staff, physicians, community groups and others as directed.
Works with National Director of Business Development to develop, establish, and maintain clinical services to contracted and potentially contracted hospitals, nursing facilities, area physicians, other agencies, and alternative care programs with potential linkage for Hospice Care.
Conduct all pre-discharge meetings, interviews, and meet and greets within designated accounts and assigned territories to convince families to choose Ascend.
Attend care plan meetings with hospital personnel on behalf of the agency to assure that the patients hospice needs are clearly identified and understood prior to discharge.
Gather required medical documentation, determine patient eligibility/need for Hospice with conjunction of Clinical Director and coordinate care plan development after referral has been received.
Serve as a liaison with health care professionals (i.e. physicians, discharge planners, social workers, health care coordinators, etc.) and agency employees to coordinate safe transitions from medical facilities to the home setting/facility setting.
Inform hospital or other facilities personnel of case acceptance and document patient intake information (to include demographic, clinical, and payer information.)
Provide management with weekly and/or monthly updates on referrals and statuses utilizing various methods of reporting and analyzing data; make changes in plans as necessary.
HCRM compliance and utilization daily/weekly.
Assists with the development of annual goals and objectives.
Education Associate's Degree Required, Bachelor's Preferred
Professional Experience
Must hold a current RN or LPN license
Experience in marketing, preferably hospice or other healthcare environment
Must be willing to travel
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Self-starter with ability to create own leads.
Able to maintain an organized approach to territory management and work with limited supervision.
Able to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
Benefits
Competitive Salaries
Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Mileage Reimbursement
Opportunities to advance and grow your career
And More!
Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/AA/M/F/DV
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Overview The Clinical Nurse Liaison will be responsible for facilitating patient admissions to Hospice via marketing and education activities with contracted and potentially contracted hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, respite centers, physician, and other community resources. This person will act as the point of contract for Hospital discharges and facilitate the admissions process for all patients.
Responsibilities
Provides hospice programs to hospital and skilled nursing facility staff, physicians, community groups and others as directed.
Works with National Director of Business Development to develop, establish, and maintain clinical services to contracted and potentially contracted hospitals, nursing facilities, area physicians, other agencies, and alternative care programs with potential linkage for Hospice Care.
Conduct all pre-discharge meetings, interviews, and meet and greets within designated accounts and assigned territories to convince families to choose Ascend.
Attend care plan meetings with hospital personnel on behalf of the agency to assure that the patients hospice needs are clearly identified and understood prior to discharge.
Gather required medical documentation, determine patient eligibility/need for Hospice with conjunction of Clinical Director and coordinate care plan development after referral has been received.
Serve as a liaison with health care professionals (i.e. physicians, discharge planners, social workers, health care coordinators, etc.) and agency employees to coordinate safe transitions from medical facilities to the home setting/facility setting.
Inform hospital or other facilities personnel of case acceptance and document patient intake information (to include demographic, clinical, and payer information.)
Provide management with weekly and/or monthly updates on referrals and statuses utilizing various methods of reporting and analyzing data; make changes in plans as necessary.
HCRM compliance and utilization daily/weekly.
Assists with the development of annual goals and objectives.
Education Associate's Degree Required, Bachelor's Preferred
Professional Experience
Must hold a current RN or LPN license
Experience in marketing, preferably hospice or other healthcare environment
Must be willing to travel
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Self-starter with ability to create own leads.
Able to maintain an organized approach to territory management and work with limited supervision.
Able to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
Benefits
Competitive Salaries
Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Mileage Reimbursement
Opportunities to advance and grow your career
And More!
Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/AA/M/F/DV
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