The VNA Health Group-Moving Healthcare Forward

 

 

The VNA Health Group is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse Hospice Liaison  to join our dedicated Hospice Team in Ocean County.  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.

• 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 Centrastate Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center
• 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

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• 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

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.