VNA Health Group

Hospice Hospital Liaison

Job Locations US-NJ-Essex County
Posted Date 3 days ago(1/13/2025 5:32 PM)
ID
2024-9144
# of Openings
1
Type
Regular Full-Time
Category
Nursing

Overview

The VNA Health Group

A proud past. A compelling future.

A future that includes you.

 

For over 110 years, the VNA Health Group has served the needs of home health and hospice patients in our communities. In that time, we’ve grown to become an organization of 2500 dedicated employees in three states, a leader and innovator in health care, and an award-winning organization. For the last three years, we’ve been a certified Best Place to Work ®, we’ve been recognized by Fortune Magazine as a top provider for aging services, and many of our leaders have been awarded with distinction for their contributions to health care.

As a VNAHG employee, you’ll not only be joining a winning organization, but one that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

 

  • Our tuition reimbursement program will assist you getting that degree you’ve always dreamed of.
  • Our Continuing Education programs will keep you current, with learning and certifications to help you master your profession.
  • Our online learning system will provide knowledge at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere.
  • Our Employee Referral programs give you the opportunity to recruit trusted colleagues and receive cash rewards for doing so.
  • Our recognition programs provide that much needed “thank you” for doing a job well done.
  • Our 403B and 401a retirement plans will help you plan for your future.
  • Our leadership fosters a culture of support, while giving you the freedom to bring your best self to work every day.

 

We are currently looking for a Registered Nurse to join as a Hospice Hospital Liaison to join our team on a full time basis. The position would be responsible for assessing patients for hospice needs and transition of service and coordinating total care for hospice patients and their families.

Responsibilities

  1. 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
  2. Establishes and maintains liaison with physicians, external and internal customers
  3. Assists in managing and monitoring the quality and appropriateness of the services and programs
  4. Conducts community outreach activities to improve community access to hospice care
  5. Assists in developing and implementing a discharge program at one of our partner hospitals.
  6. Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies
  7. Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance
  8. 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

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred
  2. Active New Jersey RN License is required
  3. Excellent clinical skills and experience in hospice nursing and community health nursing
  4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  5. Excellent customer service, organizational and interpersonal skills
  6. 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

EEOC

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.

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