Fairfax, Virginia, United States · On-site
National leaders in care, Gilchrist and Inova have come together to form a new hospice organization offering services throughout Northern VA. Our team is full of kind, dedicated people who believe in making every moment …
Skills: Clinical Assessment, Patient Admissions, Account Management, Professional Communication, Negotiation
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The Hospice Liaison Nurse facilitates patient admissions by building relationships with hospital referral sources and performing clinical assessments. They are responsible for promoting organizational growth and educating the medical community on end-of-life care services.
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with a current Virginia State license and at least three years of experience in hospice, home health, or critical care. A valid driver's license, insured automobile, and an associate degree or nursing diploma are required.
Education
Registered Nurse, Associate degree or Nursing Diploma
Experience
Minimum of three (3) years experience required with hospice, home health, critical care, ER, oncology medical/surgical experience, community outreach or pastoral counseling.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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 applications.
Licensures, Certifications
Must possess current Virginia State license as a Registered Nurse.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record and an automobile that is insured in accordance with Gilchrist Inova requirements
Physical Requirements
Able to provide patient care or assistance that involves lifting, repositioning, moving patients and includes bending, reaching and twisting.
Ability to travel to patient locations; includes ability to drive, negotiate stairs and walkways, including uneven surfaces at private homes or facilities.
Sufficient dexterity to utilize electronic record keeping systems, computers/keyboards and or laptops and other related equipment.
Vision ability to assess patient’s health status using visual inspection and observation and to read medications, charts, calibration and monitoring devices as appropriate
Speech to verbally communicate to assess and impart information concerning patient status; to effectively complete patient/family teaching and to interact with internal and external health care teams.
Working Conditions
Normal office environment with driving as large part of the day in the field, which includes visits to patient’s homes, some in unsafe areas (escort provided).
Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases
Conditions of Employment
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Account Management Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care Services
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
Gilchrist Inova 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.
Who We Are Gilchrist is a nationally recognized, nonprofit leader in serious illness and end-of-life care. We provide counseling, support and care to people at every stage of serious illness, so they may live life to the fullest. Furthermore, we are deeply committed to giving people the clear information and loving support they need to make informed choices about their care. A Trusted Leader For more than 20 years, Gilchrist has been providing compassionate care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses. Most noteworthy, our programs offer comprehensive, coordinated care that addresses all of your family’s needs—whether they are medical, emotional, social or spiritual. More than Hospice You may know Gilchrist best for the care we provide people near the end of life. Yet, we offer so much more than hospice. Above all, today’s Gilchrist extends services to individuals with serious illness who need care and support well in advance of hospice care. While we provide hospice care for children and adults, we also provide counseling and support before and after the loss of a loved one. Where We Can Serve You Gilchrist provides care and support to families residing in Central Maryland, primarily in: Baltimore City Baltimore County Harford County Howard County The following counties are served by our hospice program only: Anne Arundel County Carroll County Frederick County Our Mission To provide counseling, support and care to anyone with a serious illness, so they may live life to the fullest. Our Vision We are deeply committed to giving people the clear information and loving support they need to make informed choices about their care.
Offices: 11311 McCormick Rd., Ste. 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, US
Who We Are Gilchrist is a nationally recognized, nonprofit leader in serious illness and end-of-life care. We provide counseling, support and care to people at every stage of serious illness, so they may live life to the fullest. Furthermore, we are deeply committed to giving people the clear information and loving support they need to make informed choices about their care. A Trusted Leader For more than 20 years, Gilchrist has been providing compassionate care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses. Most noteworthy, our programs offer comprehensive, coordinated care that addresses all of your family’s needs—whether they are medical, emotional, social or spiritual. More than Hospice You may know Gilchrist best for the care we provide people near the end of life. Yet, we offer so much more than hospice. Above all, today’s Gilchrist extends services to individuals with serious illness who need care and support well in advance of hospice care. While we provide hospice care for children and adults, we also provide counseling and support before and after the loss of a loved one. Where We Can Serve You Gilchrist provides care and support to families residing in Central Maryland, primarily in: Baltimore City Baltimore County Harford County Howard County The following counties are served by our hospice program only: Anne Arundel County Carroll County Frederick County Our Mission To provide counseling, support and care to anyone with a serious illness, so they may live life to the fullest. Our Vision We are deeply committed to giving people the clear information and loving support they need to make informed choices about their care.
Offices: 11311 McCormick Rd., Ste. 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, US
