Hospice Care Liaison – Registered Nurse (RN)/Social Worker (Full-Time, Days)

Evaluates eligibility, needs and care resources for each patient referred to RRH Hospice Agency. Obtains insurance information and authorizations for appropriate reimbursement.
•    Completes a comprehensive clinical assessment for hospice services and develops a hospice care plan with the patient/caregivers to ensure a safe care plan.
•    Obtains MD order to support hospice care plan.
•    Coordinates all services including but not limited to professional, paraprofessional services, durable medical supplies, equipment, etc, as the care plan dictates.
•    Completes all required documentation in patient’s facility record and RRH Hospice Agency required documentation per requirements.
•    Gathers data, analyzes data and completes all assigned reports.
•    Collaborates with care coordinators, social workers, and physicians to find solutions for challenging patients requiring hospice care as a part of the facility discharge plan.
•    Participates in ongoing RRH Hospice Agency and Community Based Service, and/or RRH inpatient committees or groups.
•    Represents RRH Hospice Agency at appropriate Community Groups
•    Act as a resource and represent RRH Hospice Agency in the community in various health care settings (ie hospital, physician office, etc.).
•    Participates in marketing efforts as assigned. Assumes role community resource expert in providing education as assigned.

• Registered Nurse: Associate’s Degree in Nursing or
• Social Worker:  Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
•  Current NYS License in Social Work

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.