Clinical Nurse Liaison - RN

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided Hospice and Palliative Care Services since 1996. Community Healthcare of Texas has cared for patients with serious and terminal illnesses throughout North Central Texas. Providing compassionate care for those living with an illness while supporting those caring for a loved one is the mission of Community Healthcare of Texas.

POSITION SUMMARY

Serve as the hospice expert to professionally and seamlessly coordinate services and bridge the transition for the patient from the hospital to hospice services; develop long-term relationships at each facility to reinforce CHOT/Providence Hospice as the provider of choice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Respond to referral sources in a timely manner; evaluate patient appropriateness for hospice; meet with families/patients to discuss goals and explain services of hospice.
• Complete required paperwork with patients/families; facilitate the patient discharge by working with hospital staff, DME, medications, hospice physicians, and hospital staff.
• Educate hospital staff and follow up on pending patients; round daily to be available to staff and patients for questions and to build relationships.
• Communicate and provide daily feedback to the admission staff on referrals.
• Completes thorough documentation of hospice eligibility in the required time frame.
• Through customer service and leveraging relationships, become the “hospice of choice” whereby increasing hospital referrals.
• Attend and participate in routine staff meetings in person or via media provided as directed.
• Participate in and/or provide in-service training, attend various hospital activities, and perform other duties as required or assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered RN in the State of Texas, or LMSW required
• Nursing experience or medical training required (ability to read charts, know medications, etc.)
• Marketing experience required
• 1-3 years of experience in healthcare marketing preferred, Hospice experience strongly preferred
• Proficient skills using a computer are required

SCHEDULE

• Friday, Saturday & Sunday 3 - 12's

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Company-provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.