What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Hospice Liaison position at HospiceServe?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Hospice Liaison to serve as a vital link between hospice services, healthcare providers, patients, and families. The role involves building relationships with hospitals, physician offices, skilled nursing facilities, and community organizations to promote hospice referrals, assess patient eligibility, and facilitate smooth transitions to end-of-life care. Ideal candidates will have a clinical background (RN, LPN, or related clinical field such as social work) with strong communication, assessment, and interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities :
- Build and maintain relationships with healthcare providers and community organizations.
- Educate healthcare professionals on hospice benefits, eligibility, and philosophy.
- Conduct patient assessments to determine hospice eligibility and communicate findings with the care team.
- Provide education and support to patients and families on hospice care options and symptom management.
- Coordinate patient admissions with the intake team and ensure documentation is complete.
- Represent the hospice program at community events to promote awareness and expand referral networks.
Our organization is dedicated to providing high quality care and an inclusive environment to all of our patients and employees. Home hospice takes place in our patients home setting, so it is vital for us to consider each patient and their support system entirely as we are in their space and serving them in one of the most vulnerable times in their lives. Our care is made more rich by individualized care plans that consider the wholeness of the people we serve and how that affects their goals and guides collaborative solutions that each patient is comfortable with. Promotion of a diverse workforce of people who are able to connect with the populations we serve as people allows us to meet these goals. Each member of our interdisciplinary team provides unique experiences and backgrounds that strengthen our ability to serve our patients and their loved ones. To support our diverse workforce and patient population, we use inclusive language in our listings, documentation, and intake forms. We also complete cultural competency and LGBTQ care trainings upon hire and annually.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are dedicated to fostering an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.
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