Hospice Liaison

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Position Summary

The Hospice Liaison is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Hospice Liaison is responsible for the development of the hospice program through processing consents and managing the pipeline of potential patients.

Licensed Practical Nurse is preferred for this role.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• • Provides accurate information regarding hospice services in response to inquiries by healthcare providers and general public.
  
  • Processes all consents as assigned, as is measured on conversions of referrals to admissions.
  
  • Conducts informational visits.
  
  • Manages the pipeline of potential patients on a daily basis, including following up with Hospice Care Consultants, growth leaders, referral sources, and patients and their families.
  
  • Participates in community and organizational programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.
  
  • Participates in the quality and performance improvement process of the hospice program.
  
  • If RN, additional responsibilities may include:
  • Facilitates the admission process to and from referral sources.
  • Assesses referred patient’s clinical needs and disease status and confers with patient’s attending physician and hospice physician regarding assessment to establish eligibility.
  • Facilitates patient discharge from hospital to home by establishing initial needs and coordinating transportation, DME, medication needs, supplies, and admission by a home hospice nurse.
  • Oversees GIP patient admission process based on identified symptom management needs for that level of care.
  • Works closely with facilities and hospitals to identify, transition, and admit patients appropriately for general inpatient services.
  • Provides education to hospitals and facilities on the purpose, process, and goal of general inpatient care.
  
  
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
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Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or health related field preferred.
• One (1) to two (2) years of related experience highly preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience in health care marketing preferred.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy. Strong organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends. Must be able to travel. Ability to work independently in the management of assigned responsibilities. Must be able to relate and work with the disabled, ill, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the facility or home setting.

State Specific Requirements
Texas

• Active and unencumbered registered nurse license required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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