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Form of workWork Schedule: Mon-Fri 8a-5p
Status: Full Time
The Nurse Liaison (RN) position is primarily responsible for assisting the Referrals and Admissions Department in admitting patients onto agency services including hospice, palliative care, Staywell and other programs offered by Hospice of the Piedmont. The Nurse Liaison participates in admissions, pre-assessments, and other related visits across various settings including the home, inpatient units, hospitals, long-term care facilities, or all other settings as necessary.
Essential Duties
- Assists with referral intake process by providing program information to prospective patients, families, and referral sources. Provides information, collects information, and develops the referral according to agency procedure. May be involved in the election statement signing.
- Does initial assessments in the home, facility, hospital, or any other settings as needed to evaluate physical, environmental/safety needs of patient to explain services and to develop an initial plan of care in collaboration with patient, significant others, and interdisciplinary team members in order to assure satisfactory patient outcome.
- Evaluates patient’s appropriateness and eligibility for program services. Communicates with primary physician regarding assessment findings and initiation of treatment plan. Nurse will communicate with other members of the interdisciplinary team in order to introduce the patient.
Experience
Preferred- 2 year(s): Clinical Nursing Experience
Education
Preferred- Associates or better in Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Drivers License
- RN
- CHPN
