RN Hospital Liaison, Home Health & Hospice

Sutter Health

Saratoga, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$74.92–$99.65 Per Hour

SKILLS

Auto Insurance, Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Disease, Driver's License, Durable Medical Equipment, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Response, Hazard Analysis, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Reimbursement, Home Care, Hospice Care, Hospital, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Palliative Care, Patient Admissions, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Physical Demands, Registered Nurse (RN), Retail Management, Safety/Work Safety, Special Needs, Terminally Ill, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Saratoga, CA

POSTED

1 day ago

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay

Position Overview:

Ideal candidate will have RN experience in Home Health or Hospice preferably in a Hospital Liaison capacity.

This position facilitates admissions services by providing inpatient supportive care and seamless transition to home health/hospice. Assists the organization by assuring that the right care is provided at the right place and the right time. Positively promotes Sutter as the home health/hospice provider of choice within the communities for home health/hospice services. This position is responsible for attending hospital rounds, facilitating orders, assessing patient needs, Durable Medical Equipment (DME). This position enters referral into electronic medical record and completes referral process and admits patient. Serves as a resource by supporting the mission and vision of the organization.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

+ Other: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

+ RN-Registered Nurse of California

+ BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

+ AUTO-Automobile Insurance

+ DL Valid Drivers License

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

+ 5 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

+ Possess critical thinking skills, in-depth knowledge of clinical disease entities common to hospice/home health and palliative care for terminally ill patient. Should also possess knowledge of hospice/home health reimbursement methods.

+ Must have the ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; ability to exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care.

+ Ability to recognize the special needs of hospice/home health patients and others in the home.

+ Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner.

+ Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers.

+ Demonstrated effective written communication skills.

+ Ability to be aware of surroundings and respond to emergency and/or urgent events. Ability to select and utilize patient transfer/transport equipment safely.

+ Productivity standards – ability to meet productivity expectations.

+ Must be detail-oriented.

+ Ability to work in mentally and physically demanding environment.

+ Ability to work in mentally and physically demanding environment.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $74.92 to $99.65 / hour

_The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package._

About the Company

Sutter Health

Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance

FOUNDED

1921

WEBSITE

https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/

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