Hospice Liaison, Hospice Home Care, Manhattan

Overview: Coordinates and facilitates referrals to Hospice care based on Hospice admission criteria; recommends alternate plans of care as appropriate. Serves as on-site Hospice resource to assist facility staff that refers patients to VNS Hospice Care. Works under general supervision. Responsibilities:

What We Provide -

• Referral bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays 
• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability  
• Employer-matched retirement saving funds 
• Personal and financial wellness programs  
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care   
• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees 
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement  
• Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities   

What You Will Do -

• Obtains and documents referral information, including current medications and treatments, physician, patient and primary care person’s agreement to Hospice evaluation visit. 
• Evaluates patient referrals to determine appropriateness for admissions to the Hospice Program and/or other VNS Health services. Accepts or declines referrals based on admission criteria and recommends alternative plans of care as appropriate.
• Conducts in-facility assessments in accordance with VNS Hospice care admissions policies and procedures. Under special circumstances, may evaluate and admit patients to inpatient Hospice Care.
• Provides consultation and counseling to referrers, patients and/or families about VNS Hospice Care and end of life care options. Provides on-site in-services for hospital staff on Hospice Care and related topics as requested.
• Coordinates initial Hospice care services with the Hospice Team Coordinator, including ordering supplies, equipment, medications, infusion services, continuous care staffing, etc. as needed. Ensures that needed equipment and services are in place prior to patients’ referral for hospice care.
• Notifies Hospice Team of patient’s acceptance for services and provides intake data, essential medical background, preliminary care plan and medical orders. 
• Collaborates with the Team Manager and staff to ensure that the needs of patient’s are being met at the time of discharge or before accepting the patient for home hospice care services.
• Determines insurance coverage for requested hospice services and informs patients and families of sources and extent of coverage. Interprets reimbursement and coverage issues to hospital staff and negotiates with third party payor when necessary to expedite discharge. 
• Establishes and promotes ongoing collaborative relationships with program staff, institutional personnel, and other facilities to ensure the coordination of appropriate referrals.
• Acts as a liaison to patients and families during the transitional period between patient’s discharge and the initiation of Hospice Team services in the region. 
• Participates in initial Management and Interdisciplinary Team meetings for the purpose of information exchange on patient care planning.
• Participates in the Hospice Continuous Quality Improvement meetings related to improved quality patient care.
• Provides summary reports of statistical data of referral and marketing activity related to the facility and hospice program to leadership. 
• Acts as a VNS Hospice Care representative at institutional and community programs and functions. 
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business/Marketing, or a related field, or the equivalent work experience required
  
  

Work Experience:

• Minimum of two years of sales or marketing experience, preferably in a Hospice or Palliative Care Program, or Oncology services, required
• Strong clinical foundation with the ability to understand and converse in clinical terminology required, particularly with non clinicians required
• Ability to be persuasive, negotiate to win-win outcomes and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills required
• Effective oral and written communication skills required
• Proficiency in personal computer operations including MS Office applications required
• Experience in management, administration, education and/or discharge planning preferred 

Pay Range: USD $77,200.00 - USD $96,500.00 /Yr.