Nurse Liaison

Responsibilities

• Identifies and manages appropriate hospital and facility discharges.
• Provides backup for Intake Coordinator.
• Performs community education, liaison, and outreach activities.
• Develops and manages relationships with health partners and organizations.
• Takes hospice referrals and coordinates with discharge planners.
• Conducts General Inpatient Assessments, Evaluations, and admissions as needed.
• Provides general information to patients and families, anticipating and eliminating potential conflicts.
• Sets up and attends Team Meetings, AHS Ethics Committee, and Newton Palliative Care Meetings.
• Submits reports on activities and accomplishments to the Administrator.
• Maintains data for the agency’s contacts and outreach efforts.
• Participates in planning and preparation of new endeavors, such as Palliative Care.
• Establishes long and short-term goals for Hospice.
• Completes assignments in a timely, thorough, and detailed manner.
• Seeks assistance when workload exceeds a reasonable level and seeks opportunities to refine expertise.
• Keeps abreast of technical and legal developments.
• Maintains relations with Atlantic Health Services and St. Luke's through involvement in Palliative Care Services.
• Serves as a resource to organizations on Hospice and Pain Management.
• Adheres to employment policies, maintains confidentiality, and adheres to HIPAA regulations.
• Complies with the dress code policy and maintains a professional appearance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Availability for 4 shifts per month, including weekend availability.

Pay

$47.00 per hour.