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Sutter Health

Hospital Liaison RN, Home Health

Sutter Health, Watsonville, California, United States, 95076


Organization:SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Santa Cruz

Position Overview:Successful candidate will have experience as a Hospital Liaison or as an RN in Home Health.

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 CaliforniaBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderAUTO-Automobile InsuranceDL-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

Number of Openings:1

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $71.71 to $95.35 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.