Description Compensation: $91,650.00 per year
Medical/Medical stipend, Dental Vision, benefit time, 401K, Tuition reimbursement.
Schedule M-F 830a-430p, one weekend day on a rotation.
- Responsible for identification and management of appropriate hospital and facility discharges, to include patients returning to the community or remaining in a facility setting.
- Provides backup for Intake Coordinator in the event of absence.
- Performs community education, liaison, and outreach activities with referral sources to ensure on-going awareness of agency's services; works with local community agencies to generate a positive image and encourage word-of-mouth referrals.
- Responsible for relationship development and management of health partners and organizations; sources new referrals.
- Enhances relationship with area hospitals through regular contacts and participation in committees.
- Takes hospice referrals working collaboratively with discharge planners, including coordination with hospice clinical intake team; performs General Inpatient Assessments, Evaluations and admissions as needed.
- Assists in providing general information to patients and families; anticipates and eliminates potential conflicts between internal teams and health partners and/or families/residents.
- Submits reports on activities and accomplishments to the Administrator. Provides statistical analysis reports as needed.
- Development and management of data for the agency contacts and outreach efforts.
- Attends Team Meetings as needed; Available to attend AHS Ethics Committee; Newton Palliative Care Meetings.
- Appropriately seeks assistance when workload exceeds a reasonable level. Seeks opportunity to refine expertise in all areas of responsibility. Keeps abreast of technical and legal developments.
- Maintains relations with Atlantic Health Services and St.Luke's through involvement in Palliative Care Services; serves as a resource to organizations on Hospice and Pain Management.
- Participates in planning and preparation of new endeavors, i.e. Palliative Care. Participates in establishing long and short-term goals for Hospice; Complete assignments in a timely, thorough and detailed manner.
- Appropriately seeks assistance when workload exceeds a reasonable level. Seeks opportunity to refine expertise in all areas of responsibility. Keeps abreast of technical and legal developments.
- Adheres to employment policies as described in the employee handbook; maintains and respects confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA regulations.
- Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings.
- Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Position RequirementsRequired Skills/Abilities: - Knowledge of the dying process; knowledge of policies and procedures of the hospice organization.
- Knowledge of regulations surrounding compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation.
- Ability to function as a resource to patients and families during times of high stress and volatility.
- Ability to assess patients to determine appropriateness of participation in hospice.
- Ability to build constructive relationships with colleagues, and outside agencies, organizations, and individuals.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively deliver information between referral source and the hospice clinical team.
- Consistently model respect for, and accountability to, the public, patients/families, and co-workers. Communication and actions reflect care, courtesy, honesty, and professionalism.
- Convey a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the hospice organization.
Education and Experience:Required Education: Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing; current licensure in New Jersey; RN required.
Preferred Education: BSN;Pennsylvania Nursing License
Required Experience: 3-5 years working a healthcare environment with strong clinical skills; exposure to hospice care
Preferred Experience: Prior experience in a liaison-type role; prior hospice experience
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Shift Days
Position Nurse Liaison
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Location Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Fdn
This position is currently accepting applications. 
