Job description

Constellation Health Services is now hiring an RN (GIP) Liaison for our hospice program!

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The Hospice RN Liaison will work primarily with the Bridgeport hospital system and will be responsible for managing all clinical aspects of assigned accounts for Hospice and Palliative care. Will manage the clinical care coordination and work with the Clinical Directors and Intake as needed on the continued development of post-acute care facilities in the service area. This person will also be responsible for GIP Hospice admissions and visits. The Clinical Liaison is directly involved in managing the multiple clinical elements that comprise a person’s successful transition from one level of care to another., Assess clinical status, and eligibility for the identified benefit, discusses goals of care, and make recommendations of appropriate service selection. This candidate should demonstrate exemplary communication, organizational skills, and knowledge of clinical eligibility with clinical assessment skills to identify the appropriate disposition of care needs.

Position Requirements:

• A Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut is required.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of clinical experience with experience in Hospice Services.
• Knowledge of and ability to promote and educate accounts, families, and patients on all aspects of home care, palliative & hospice, and private duty services
• Ability to assess patient clinical status and discuss care options for the state of illness.
• Ability to facilitate discussion of care goals with patients and families.
• Expert clinical knowledge of hospice regulations and the hospice philosophy of death and dying.
• Comprehensive understanding of potential care plan needs for the patient and coordination of necessary resources based upon clinical assessment of patient condition.
• Knowledge of payers and eligibility requirements based on clinical status.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses clinical status, and eligibility for the identified benefit, to determine the appropriateness for Hospice admission based on Hospice Criteria.,
• Discusses clinical goals of care and makes recommendations for appropriate service selection.
• Performs full clinical assessment and handles GIP admissions and visits.
• Clinical focus on ensuring the patient's eligibility, required consent forms, correct coding and billing documentation.
• Develops and manages relationships with referral partners within the assigned post-acute accounts and in the community.
• Identification and prioritization of potential referral partners, including decision-makers within each account.
• Commutable to all geographic territories as needed for assessments, training, orientation and referral source visits
• Occasional weekend coverage & holidays (as needed)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Mileage reimbursement
• A rich benefits package, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan (matched)
• Generous paid time off
• Professional liability coverage
• Company-sponsored in-service and training
• Continuing education reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Oncology

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bridgeport, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to do both GIP hospice visits and Liaison duties?

Experience:

• Hospice: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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