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Job description
The Gilchrist Mobile Hospice Response and Liaison Nurse generates & facilitates patient admissions from hospital-based referral sources, promotes growth of admissions, performs clinical assessments of possible patients, and is responsible for meeting Gilchrist goals for successful relationships with area hospitals. Identifies needs of the patient and family and provides supportive care, care plan development, case management and education to hospital nursing and medical staff.
The Mobile Hospice Response and Liaison Nurse establishes and nurtures external professional relationships, maintains awareness of local medical markets, provides clinical assessments of prospective patients when necessary, and represents Gilchrist and its spectrum of services in a competent, professional manner consistent with the organization's goals. Admits patients accepted into the Mobile Hospice Response beds and continues to case manage throughout the GIP hospital stay and will foster and collaborate with hospital staff on appropriate discharge planning.
Education
Registered Nurse, Bachelor's degree in Nursing, from an accredited institution.
Licensures/Certifications
Must possess current Maryland State license as a Registered Nurse.
Valid driver's license and safe driving record and an automobile that is insured in accordance with GHC requirements.
Experience
Minimum of three (3) years' experience required with hospice, home health, critical care, ER, oncology or medical/surgical experience.
Skills
Ability to market to and deal tactfully with customers (e.g. physicians, social workers, nurses, etc.), other possible referral sources, and the community.
Excellent professional communication, negotiation, presentation and public relations skills.
Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision in a rapidly changing environment.
Flexibility in scheduling and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
Strong computer skills including, e-mail, EMR, Word and PowerPoint applications.
Knowledge of the practice of infectious disease precautions, universal precautions and employs safe practices for self-protection
Ability to coordinate with multiple departments including; admissions, IPU staff, hospital staff and hospice physicians.
Pay Range
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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