Registered Nurse (RN)- Hospice Care Liaison at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

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HOW WE CARE FOR YOU



At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Sign On Bonus
  
  


• Health & Wellness Benefits starting Your First Day
  
  


• Medical, Dental & Vision Programs tailored to Your Needs
  
  


• Employee Assistance Program including free Mental Health
  
  


• Access to Life Coaches & Financial Counseling
  
  


• Retirement Savings Programs
  
  


• Employee Referral Program with Bonuses up to $10,000
  
  


• Student Loan Repayment Program
  
  


• Free Parking
  
  


• Employee Discount Programs
  
  


• Free ASN to BSN Program through Advance U
  
  

SUMMARY



The Hospice Evaluator Registered Nurse is responsible to facilitate the patient discharge from the facility setting to hospice care services in the appropriate setting and level of care. The Hospice Evaluator Registered Nurse will provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.



ROCHESTER REGIONAL HEALTH HOME CARE



When you or a loved one is recovering from an illness or injury, home health care can speed healing while also helping you maintain your independence. The Rochester Regional Health Home Care team has provided compassionate, personalized care and assistance for adults and children for more than 50 years, and our quality of care has been among the top-ranked home care groups in the nation.



STATUS: Full Time



LOCATION: Unity Hospital/Rochester General Hospital



DEPARTMENT: Home Care Coordination and Intake



SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm



ATTRIBUTES

• Valid NYS License as an RN required
  
  


• Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
  
  


• Experience in working in partnership with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
  
  


• Experience utilizing an Electronic Medical Record and Microsoft office
  
  


• Demonstrate ability to apply decisive, sound, objective clinical judgment for cases with varying complexity
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Evaluation & Collaboration. Evaluates eligibility, needs and care resources for each patient referred to RRH Hospice Care. Obtains insurance information and authorizations for appropriate reimbursement. Coordinates all services including but not limited to professional, paraprofessional services, durable medical supplies, equipment, etc., as the care plan dictates. Collaborates with facility care coordinators, social workers, and physicians to find solutions for challenging patients requiring hospice care as a part of the facility discharge plan.
  
  


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  Assessment & Development.Completes a comprehensive clinical assessment for hospice services and develops a hospice plan of care with the patient/caregivers to ensure a safe plan. Obtains MD order to support hospice plan.
  
  


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  Documentation. Complete all required documentation in patient's facility record; gather and analyze data and complete all assigned reports. Completes all required documentation in patient's facility record and RRH Hospice Care required documentation per requirements.
  
  

EDUCATION:

• AS: Nursing (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.



LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)


• RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $70,700.00 - $94,300.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Apply Now