Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
Position Overview:
This position facilitates admissions services by providing inpatient supportive care and seamless transition to home health/hospice. Assists the organization by assuring that the right care is provided at the right place and the right time. Positively promotes Sutter as the home health/hospice provider of choice within the communities for home health/hospice services. This position is responsible for attending hospital rounds, facilitating orders, assessing patient needs, Durable Medical Equipment (DME). This position enters referral into electronic medical record and completes referral process and admits patient. Serves as a resource by supporting the mission and vision of the organization.Job Description:
EDUCATION:
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
5 years recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Possess critical thinking skills, in-depth knowledge of clinical disease entities common to hospice/home health and palliative care for terminally ill patient. Should also possess knowledge of hospice/home health reimbursement methods.
Must have the ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; ability to exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care.
Ability to recognize the special needs of hospice/home health patients and others in the home.
Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner.
Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers.
Demonstrated effective written communication skills.
Ability to be aware of surroundings and respond to emergency and/or urgent events. Ability to select and utilize patient transfer/transport equipment safely.
Productivity standards 6 ability to meet productivity expectations.
Must be detail-oriented.
Ability to work in mentally and physically demanding environment.
Ability to work in mentally and physically demanding environment.
Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:
Rotating WeekendsBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:
32Employee Status:
RegularEmployees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Pay Range is $74.74 to $104.64 / hourThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate 27s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health 27s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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