Hospice Clinical Liaison

Journey Care Hospice is seeking a Hospice Clinical Liaison to join our growing team New competitive salaries immediate opening available generous time off packages 401K match and so much more Apply today and start your career with Journey Care Qualifications Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program

Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice

Must possess current CPR First Aid Certification1 year experience preferred

Willingness to travel 50 or more in assigned territory

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients family members visitors agency personnel and general public

Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures

Valid drivers license and proof of insurance is required

HOURS Monday Friday OR Tuesday Saturday 8AM 4PM or 10AM 6PM Schedules Available LOCATION Chicago IL What We offer Great culture and team atmosphere

Comprehensive benefits medical dental vision life

AD&D disability effective on the first of the month following start date
401k retirement plan with a generous company match

Generous time off accruals

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Employee Discount Programs

What Youll Do Respond promptly to hospice referrals and perform real time bedside clinical assessments

Support the admission process by assisting with initial patient intake including explaining hospice services and benefits to patients and families in both home and clinical settings

Gather comprehensive data on physical psychological social and spiritual factors that may impact the patients and familys needs and coordinate appropriate interventions with the interdisciplinary team Conduct clinical assessments and gather information to support physician determination of hospice eligibility

Build and maintain client relationships

Responds to customer needs and concerns in a timely manner

Completes required admission documentation including consents and CTI Certification of Terminal Illness coordination

Facilitate and activate the admission workflow for eligible patients in collaboration with the hospice team Coordinate and support General Inpatient GIP admissions in partnership with the hospice centers

Serve as an on site clinical presence for immediate admissions or as a resource to field RNs as needed

Collaborate with Transitional Care Navigators TCNs physicians and hospital case managers to ensure care goals are aligned and transitions are smooth

Initiate and maintain communication with attending physicians interdisciplinary team members and external agencies to ensure coordinated optimal patient care Educate hospital staff on hospice eligibility referral processes and available services to foster early engagement and understanding

Participate in weekend and after hours admissions support as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Now offering up to 92000 annually Offer Based on Years of Experience TEXT 9849 to  to APPLY