MGH Hospital Admissions Liaison
MGH Hospital Admissions Liaison
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Job Description
Care Dimensions has a truly meaningful purpose to provide compassionate care to our patients who are faced with an advanced or endoflife illness. Since 1978 Care Dimensions has been a driving force in expanding access to hospice and palliative care in Massachusetts. At Care Dimensions we invest in people who take pride in caring and supporting. We support and strengthen our people with extensive training teamwork and technology. Our values are embedded in our work each and every day: Compassion Excellence Collaboration Integrity Responsiveness Innovation. As part of the Care Dimensions team youll gain the support and inspiration for a career youll find meaningful every day.
MGH Hospital
32 hours
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How Youll Contribute:Reporting to the Director of Admissions or the Clinical Manager Admissions the RN Admission Liaison Nurse is responsible for patient assessments and admissions to Care Dimensions ensuring continuity of care between the admitting process and transition to ongoing care by the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT). In addition the RN Admission Liaison Nurse is responsible for educating health care professionals patients and families in all settings regarding the benefits/appropriateness of hospice care.
The RN Admission Liaison Nurse is responsible for being proactive in identifying new referral sources increasing referrals from existing sources and providing educational programs to facilities. The RN Admission Liaison Nurse maintains good communication with Care Dimensions clinical staff in order to enhance hospice services and facilitates communication between Care Dimensions and referral sources.
What Youll Bring:
- Registered Nurse currently licensed in Massachusetts in good standing.
- Associates degree in nursing required; Bachelors degree in nursing or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum three years of varied work experience as a professional nurse and preferably one of the three years in an acute setting.
- Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings.
- Skilled in nursing practice able to cope with family emotional stress and tolerant of individual lifestyles.
- Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principles.
- Demonstrated ability to be selfdirected flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.
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The Pay Range listed is the anticipated hiring range of this position. Precise pay rates are determined through consideration of one or more of the following: education training relevant experience and work location. There are some cases in which the pay rate could exceed the range listed on this job post. Care Dimensions also offers a comprehensive benefits package including employersponsored health insurance paid timeoff tuition reimbursement student loan paydown supplemental insurance options and more which adds to the companys generous total rewards package.
Benefits are offered to employees that are scheduled to work 20 hours/week which include a generous earned time (vacation days) program tuition reimbursement scholarship programs student loan paydown program two retirement plans in addition to medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and so much more!
Care Dimensions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation during any part of the interview process may request one.
Employment Type
Full Time
