VNA of Central Jersey Hiring for Hospice Hospital Liaison at Middlesex County, NJ Full Time

The VNA Health Group. We’re moving healthcare forward.

Move forward with us.

As you help us move healthcare forward, you’ll enjoy:

• A tuition reimbursement program will assist you getting that degree you’ve always dreamed of.
• Continuing Education and online learning programs to keep you current, with certifications to help you master your profession.
• An online learning system that will provide knowledge at your fingertips, any time, anywhere.
• An Employee Referral program that rewards you with cash when trusted colleagues are hired.
• Recognition programs to provide that much needed “thank you” for doing a job well done.
• 403B and 401a retirement plans to help you plan for a comfortable future.
• Supportive leadership teams that give you the freedom to bring your best self to work every day
• Pay for mileage, tolls, and parking where necessary

The Hospice Liaison Coordinator will responsible for assessing patients for hospice needs and transition of service and coordinating total care for hospice patients and their families.

Responsibilities

Here’s how you’ll move healthcare forward in this role:

• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers
• Assesses the needs of the patients and provides counseling to patients and their families and coordinates the transition to hospice to promote continuity of care
• Establishes and maintains liaison with physicians, external and internal customers
• Assists in managing and monitoring the quality and appropriateness of the services and programs
• Conducts community outreach activities to improve community access to hospice care
• Assists in developing and implementing a discharge program at the hospital
• Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies
• Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance
• Omission of specific duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position

Qualifications

The ideal qualifications for the Hospice Hospital Liaison include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
• Excellent clinical skills and experience in hospice nursing and community health nursing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite

Working Conditions/Physical Demand : Fast paced health care environment with phone, scanner, email, fine motor hand movement and computer use. Use of personal automobile with valid insurance and driver’s license

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VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. This position covers Middlesex, Somerset, and Union counties and may at times require seeing patients in the hospital and community setting.