This position is eligible for a bonus of up to $2,500.

What will you do?

• Represents HopeHealth at assigned acute care setting providing education on the hospice benefit and acts as a liaison with the facility staff.
• Provide initial assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living to determine eligibility for the hospice benefit. Presents hospice in a manner to eligible patients that highlights the benefits of hospice in caring for individuals with a terminal diagnosis.
• Create the individualized plan of care including documenting the Local Coverage Determination (LCD).Performs initial assessment of patient and family to determine the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living. Apply knowledge of LCD training to communicate assessment to the hospice Medical Director.
• Uses interdisciplinary approach in developing plan of care, in accordance with the organization's policies. Initiates referrals to other disciplines and refers to community resources only when necessary to meet an immediate need.
• Participates in weekly IDG meetings to review patients on GIP level of care.
• Documents in EMR and meets department expectations for completing in a timely manner in order to provide optimal response to all patients.
• For patients admitted to the GIP level of care, completes daily visits to assess patients and determined continued eligibility for GIP in collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director.
• Coordinates care with facility staff providing regular updates, communication MD recommendations for care and informs of current hospice plan of care.
• Ensures that patient information regarding payer source is current and correct. Works with the organization to obtain necessary insurance information and coverage.
• Provides other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, filed evaluations/admissions, triage visits and GIP coverage at adjacent facilities.
• Participates in weekend, evening shift and holiday coverage for HopeHealth

What are the qualifications for this job?

• RN required BSN preferred
• 1-3 years of related experience
• Strong nursing assessment, clinical skills and communication skills

What are the job benefits?

For your health and peace of mind:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
• Disability coverage
• Discounts on voluntary insurance programs
• Life and long-term-disability insurance
• Mileage reimbursement

For your wellbeing:

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• A caring culture that supports your wellbeing
• Work only one weekend a month (day off week before and after)

For your career:

• A robust orientation programs
• Educational assistance
• Reimbursement for certifications
• HopeHealth Clinical Education Lab (continuing education)