Clinical Liaison
Clinical Liaison
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$ 74756 - 87838
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Job Description
The Denver Hospice has an immediate need for a Clinical Liaison. Must have RN license.
LOCATION: UCHealth University Hospital/Anschutz Medical Campus
STATUS: Full-time
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm with some evenings
PAY RANGE: $74756.00 - $87838.00 / year Or $72330.00 - $84988.00
MILEAGE AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile one of the highest in the industry!
CULTURE BENEFITS AND PERKS:
- We value engagement community and outreach initiatives and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming and supportive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued.
- We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two free confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.
- Low healthcare premiums: we have not increased our team member medical rates 4 out of the last 5 years
- Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1000 Family $2000
- Healthcare Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay/Sick Leave) and EIB (Extended Illness Bank): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
- Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
- Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Career & Logo wear
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Clinical Career Ladders
- Certification Pay
- Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
- Team Member Service Awards
- Early Wage Access
- Legal and Identity Protection
- Robust Leadership Development Training Programs
REWARDING WORK YOU WILL DO:
Acts as a liaison with assigned hospitals facilities and physicians with an emphasis on building effective relationships to promote communication problem-solving and positioning the affiliate as a premier high quality hospice and palliative care provider. Provides assessment supportive care and education to prospective patients and families regarding hospice services. Determines hospice appropriateness of the patient; assists in admitting patients to the hospice program.
- Assesses and counsels the patients and families during the initial interviews to properly determine the level of care as well as the physical and psychosocial needs of the prospective patient. Accurately gathers information and data reviews charts and records information. Provides education on hospice philosophy.
- Efficiently and accurately completes all admission paperwork and initiates the clinical record through the EMR process demonstrating knowledge of the admission protocol.
- Assesses and places orders for immediate medication needs. Oversees the placement orders for durable medical equipment supplies and oxygen as needed.
- Addresses communicates and assists in all resolutions.
- Provides discharge planning assistance to appropriate staff.
- Consults with staff of hospital skilled nursing facility (SNF) or Assisted Living Facility (ALF) to determine discharge orders and to facilitate discharge to home SNF or other residence. Interfaces with referring physicians nurses ancillary providers and discharge planners to facilitate a well-coordinated transition into hospice for patients and families.
- Communicates pertinent patient/family information to the interdisciplinary team and follows through to facilitate a smooth transition
- Rounding at the assigned hospital to help educate and identify patients that qualify for General Inpatient services when appropriate.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT YOU:
- Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
- Minimum Experience: 1-2 years of experience in hospice and/or palliative care medical/surgical public health oncology acute care or home health.
- Required License: Current Colorado RN licensure. Valid Colorado State drivers license and auto insurance. Current CPR certification (for Pathways The Denver Hospice and Pikes Peak affiliates). CPR must be provide and/or obtained within 14 days of hire.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift minimum of 30 lbs.
The Denver Hospice is affiliated with Care Synergy a nonprofit network of community-based hospice and palliative care organizations serving Colorados Front Range and the Regions Largest Home Health Hospice and Palliative Care Network. Care Synergy provides mission support services to better equip The Denver Hospiceto operate as a distinct and independent organization while working together to share best practices and serve more Coloradans along the Front Range.
If you need assistance completing the electronic application please contact our Talent Acquisition team via email at You may also call the Human Resources Department at . Applications can be completed in-person at any one of our affiliate office locations.
The Organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion gender gender identity pregnancy national origin age disability creed ancestry genetic information marital status sexual orientation/identity transgender status military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classifications.
Employment Type
Full-Time
