Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC)
Hospice Liaison Nurse Weekender - LHGLI
Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC), Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403
Location:
Serving AAMC and DCMCShift:
(Day 12 hrs.) Every Saturday and Sunday
The Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute (LHGLI) Weekend Liaison Nurse generates & facilitates patient admissions from hospital-based referral sources, promotes growth of admissions, performs, or coordinates clinical assessments of possible patients, and is responsible for meeting LHGLI goals for successful relationships with area hospitals.The Weekend Liaison Nurse establishes and nurtures external professional relationships, maintains awareness of local medical markets, provides clinical or psychosocial assessments of prospective patients when necessary, and represents LHGLI its spectrum of services in a competent, professional manner consistent with the organization's goals. The Liaison Nurse Weekender works two 12-hour weekend shifts and is paid an eight-hour bonus; this position is also eligible for full-time benefits.Education:Registered Nurse, Bachelor's degree in NursingLicensures/Certifications:* Must possess current Maryland State license as a Registered Nurse* Valid driver's license and safe driving record and an automobile that is insured in accordance with Gilchrist requirementsExperience:Minimum of three (3) years' experience required with hospice, home health, critical care, ER, oncology or medical/surgical experienceSkills:* Ability to market to and deal tactfully with customers (e.g. physicians, social workers, nurses, etc.), other possible referral sources, and the community* Excellent professional communication, negotiation, presentation and public relations skills* Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision in a rapidly changing environment* Flexibility in scheduling and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously* Strong clinical or psychosocial assessment and documentation skills* Strong computer skills including, e-mail, EMR, Word and PowerPoint applicationsPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:Actively develops and fosters area hospital referral source acceptance and allegiance to GilchristEffectively implements strategies and tactics to increase admissions from referral sourcesMaintains awareness of changing medical environment and industry competitionRepresents Gilchrist with professionalism at all times & responds in a timely manner to referral source questions or requests for presentationsMaintains current knowledge of each facility's discharge planning process and builds relationships with key institutional referral sourcesProfessionally and compassionately interacts with patients, families and hospital referral sources to explain end-of-life care servicesDelivers effective "in-services," "lunch & learns" and other presentations to relevant parties educating the medical community on Gilchrist, end-of-life care, hospice philosophy and other related topicsMaintains current knowledge of Hospice Medicare Benefit and other applicable insurance information and communicates related information when neededTracks success of liaison efforts, partners with other Admission & Business Development team members to discuss current procedures, and suggests improvements and new ideas for Admission and Business Development team and specific rolesPrepares for and attends required meetings and contributes valuable feedback and relevant suggestionsEnsures all HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations, Medicare Conditions of Participation and all other Joint Commission and other regulatory/compliance requirements are understood and followedAssists with "Share Days" for prospective employees and in orienting new nursing personnel to policies, procedures and practices of Gilchrist and the Liaison Nurse rolePerforms job functions in a fiscally responsible manner consistent with Gilchrist policies, mission and visionPerforms eligibility and clinical assessment visits for patients and coordinates transition of patients to Gilchrist services for their assigned hospital patientsDiscusses clinical findings with hospital representatives when requiredExplains Gilchrist services to patients and families in situation-appropriate manner resulting in the admission of appropriate patients and positive impression of GilchristCompletes timely electronic documentation of any eligibility visits and/or admissions performed and uses electronic medical record (EMR) systems effectively and efficiently to complete required documentation in a variety of patient care settingsOversees pending patients (referrals) and partners with Hospice Admission RNs and other Admission team members in admission processPrioritizes urgency of visits & duties when multiple referral sources require Gilchrist services or information, as directed by Gilchrist policies/proceduresKeeps all referral sources updated on the status of all patient care interactions, including on-going status reports for patients admitted to services, including death notificationsA willingness to perform the duties of an admissions nurse at homes and facilities when needed (e.g. holidays)Other duties as reasonably requiredAll roles must demonstrate Values:RespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceI will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsI will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyCOVID-19 VaccinationAll applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Serving AAMC and DCMCShift:
(Day 12 hrs.) Every Saturday and Sunday
The Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute (LHGLI) Weekend Liaison Nurse generates & facilitates patient admissions from hospital-based referral sources, promotes growth of admissions, performs, or coordinates clinical assessments of possible patients, and is responsible for meeting LHGLI goals for successful relationships with area hospitals.The Weekend Liaison Nurse establishes and nurtures external professional relationships, maintains awareness of local medical markets, provides clinical or psychosocial assessments of prospective patients when necessary, and represents LHGLI its spectrum of services in a competent, professional manner consistent with the organization's goals. The Liaison Nurse Weekender works two 12-hour weekend shifts and is paid an eight-hour bonus; this position is also eligible for full-time benefits.Education:Registered Nurse, Bachelor's degree in NursingLicensures/Certifications:* Must possess current Maryland State license as a Registered Nurse* Valid driver's license and safe driving record and an automobile that is insured in accordance with Gilchrist requirementsExperience:Minimum of three (3) years' experience required with hospice, home health, critical care, ER, oncology or medical/surgical experienceSkills:* Ability to market to and deal tactfully with customers (e.g. physicians, social workers, nurses, etc.), other possible referral sources, and the community* Excellent professional communication, negotiation, presentation and public relations skills* Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision in a rapidly changing environment* Flexibility in scheduling and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously* Strong clinical or psychosocial assessment and documentation skills* Strong computer skills including, e-mail, EMR, Word and PowerPoint applicationsPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:Actively develops and fosters area hospital referral source acceptance and allegiance to GilchristEffectively implements strategies and tactics to increase admissions from referral sourcesMaintains awareness of changing medical environment and industry competitionRepresents Gilchrist with professionalism at all times & responds in a timely manner to referral source questions or requests for presentationsMaintains current knowledge of each facility's discharge planning process and builds relationships with key institutional referral sourcesProfessionally and compassionately interacts with patients, families and hospital referral sources to explain end-of-life care servicesDelivers effective "in-services," "lunch & learns" and other presentations to relevant parties educating the medical community on Gilchrist, end-of-life care, hospice philosophy and other related topicsMaintains current knowledge of Hospice Medicare Benefit and other applicable insurance information and communicates related information when neededTracks success of liaison efforts, partners with other Admission & Business Development team members to discuss current procedures, and suggests improvements and new ideas for Admission and Business Development team and specific rolesPrepares for and attends required meetings and contributes valuable feedback and relevant suggestionsEnsures all HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations, Medicare Conditions of Participation and all other Joint Commission and other regulatory/compliance requirements are understood and followedAssists with "Share Days" for prospective employees and in orienting new nursing personnel to policies, procedures and practices of Gilchrist and the Liaison Nurse rolePerforms job functions in a fiscally responsible manner consistent with Gilchrist policies, mission and visionPerforms eligibility and clinical assessment visits for patients and coordinates transition of patients to Gilchrist services for their assigned hospital patientsDiscusses clinical findings with hospital representatives when requiredExplains Gilchrist services to patients and families in situation-appropriate manner resulting in the admission of appropriate patients and positive impression of GilchristCompletes timely electronic documentation of any eligibility visits and/or admissions performed and uses electronic medical record (EMR) systems effectively and efficiently to complete required documentation in a variety of patient care settingsOversees pending patients (referrals) and partners with Hospice Admission RNs and other Admission team members in admission processPrioritizes urgency of visits & duties when multiple referral sources require Gilchrist services or information, as directed by Gilchrist policies/proceduresKeeps all referral sources updated on the status of all patient care interactions, including on-going status reports for patients admitted to services, including death notificationsA willingness to perform the duties of an admissions nurse at homes and facilities when needed (e.g. holidays)Other duties as reasonably requiredAll roles must demonstrate Values:RespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceI will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsI will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyCOVID-19 VaccinationAll applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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