About this opportunity
Delaware Hospice lists this Hospital Liaison opportunity in milford, Delaware. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details: Job Location: Milford, DE 19963, Delaware Hospice is actively seeking a full-time Hospital Liaison which will cover locations in Kent and Sussex Counties.
The Hospital Liaison functions as a clinical and business development partner within assigned healthcare systems, service areas, and growth markets, serving as a trusted representative of Delaware Hospice. The position combines clinical expertise, timely patient assessment and admission support with relationship development, care-transition collaboration, and identification of opportunities to strengthen access to Delaware Hospice’s full suite of services, including palliative care, dementia care, Katybug pediatric support, and hospice care. The Hospital Liaison works collaboratively with hospital leaders, physicians, case management, social work, nursing, palliative care, and other key stakeholders to improve access to the most appropriate level of care, facilitate appropriate transitions, and strengthen long-term partnerships between Delaware Hospice and healthcare systems across assigned geographies.
Delaware Hospice Suite of Services
The Hospital Liaison demonstrates working knowledge of and promotes appropriate access to Delaware Hospice’s services across assigned areas, including palliative care for individuals with serious illness, dementia care support for patients and families navigating cognitive decline, Katybug pediatric support for children and families, and hospice care for patients who meet eligibility criteria and need end-of-life support.
Delaware Hospice cares for our staff with the same commitment we have to our patients. This is reflected in the generous benefits we provide and the opportunities for growth and advancement that we make available to our team.
Benefits include
State of the art EMR system
Comprehensive compensation
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Mileage reimbursement
403(B) retirement fund with company contribution after 1 year of service
Paid time off
Reimbursement for certification fees, and tuition assistance
Generous merit increases
RN Career Ladders
Retention Awards
Employee Assistance Program to you and family members at no cost to you
Employee recognition and referral programs
Fun contests to promote a healthy lifestyle
Delaware Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Since 1982, Delaware Hospice has provided the highest quality hospice and healthcare services, and serves as a trusted community partner in end-of-life education and support. Our mission is to support every individual, family, and community with compassionate and expert care for serious illness.
Accredited by the Joint Commission, Delaware Hospice continues to be a licensed, nonprofit, community-based hospice serving Delaware. Now also providing care in Pennsylvania; southern Chester and Delaware counties. We offered healthcare services through our Delaware Hospice, Delaware Palliative, Delaware Transitions, Katybug, Bereavement, and New Hope programs at the Delaware Hospice Center, in private homes, or acute and long term care facilities.
Qualifications
Current professional nursing license in the state or jurisdiction required for the assigned service area, with ability to meet licensure requirements for additional markets as expansion needs evolve.
Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
Certification in hospice nursing preferred.
Minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in hospice, home care, hospital, or another healthcare setting.
Strong communication, relationship-building, collaboration, organization, and presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively with physicians, healthcare-system leaders, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
Ability to understand healthcare-system priorities and translate clinical expertise into collaborative, patient-centered solutions.
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Worksite address
milford, DE, 19963, US
Who can apply
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