Care Transition Nurse – Napa County

Job description

Description Are you looking for a workplace where you can make a genuine difference Company Culture that feels supportive, genuine and appreciative of all?
Anchor Health is committed to the communities of which we serve, the patients and families we have the honor of caring for and the EMPLOYEES who have chosen us as their work family.
Looking for a self-motivated and passionate Care Transition Nurse to join our Napa Community.
We offer the opportunity to take on new challenges and a culture of teamwork that sets us apart.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL

• Determined, collaborative, strong work ethic.

• Current/Active LVN license in good standing in state of CA

• Experience in sales/marketing encouraged but not required

• Experience with Clinical staff education/development HIGHLY preferred

• Experience in hospice HIGHLY preferred

• Familiarity with referral partners in the area including physicians, B&C, ALF, RCFE & SNF

• Must have great communication skills and ability to work independently

• Consistent, persistent, patient and kind with great interpersonal skills

• Must have valid driver's license, good driving record, and current auto insurance

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salaried position

• Salary starts at 85K and may go higher dependent upon experience.

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Chiropractic Insurance.

• 401k with company matching Responsibilities and duties are as follows:

 RESPONSIBILITIES

The Care Transition Nurse is responsible for supporting the local agency along with the Hospice Nurse Navigator in clinical education/inservices, community engagement and clinical assessments.

The Care Transition Nurse is a solution oriented, team player who helps to support referral partners, patients, family and team throughout the referral to admission process.
The Care Transition Nurse has excellent written and verbal communication skills, is known for follow through and is outstanding at building lasting professional relationships along with the following:
• Build relationships with physicians, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, discharge planners, personal care homes, etc..
• Plan and organize marketing events, host luncheons, and informational meetings.
• Educate key stakeholders about hospice and palliative care.
• Oversee initial patient consent.

• Assist with same day clinical assessments and goals of care conversations

• Assist with QA Chart Audits for active patients

• Assisting with clinical care coordination and hospice initiation admission visits

• Attend weekly meetings and address successes future opportunities for growth.
• Assist local agency with meeting census goals