Job description
Overview:
Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life for those nearing the end of life’s journey and for those who grieve.
We place a high importance on our employees and reward staff in several ways such as:
The Elizabeth Hospice is San Diego’s oldest non-profit hospice of 40 years. We are growing and looking for talented individuals to join our high performing team and support our mission. We serve all of San Diego county and south Riverside county with multiple hospice office locations.
Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life for those nearing the end of life’s journey and for those who grieve.
We place a high importance on our employees and reward staff in several ways such as:
- Competitive hospice industry compensation
- Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contribution
- 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
- Supportive work culture which encourages work life balance
- Substantial Paid Time Off, paid holidays & birthday benefit
- Employee development program managed by in-house education department to support individualized orientation and professional growth needs.
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Monthly mileage reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Business casual attire for office staff
Job Duties/Knowledge/Job Performance:
Initiates, establishes, develops and maintains professional relationships between hospice and various referral sources, e.g., hospitals, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, RCFEs, etc., physician associations and independent medical clinics/offices in order to assure a consistent base and flow of patient referrals across the life span (perinatal, pediatrics, and adults). Takes a pro-active role in helping to grow the census. Effectively collaborates with admission team to assist in implementation and coordination of services for discharge of patients from hospitals into TEH’s program of care. Educates the medical community about the benefits of hospice services. Displays an ongoing commitment to excellence in customer service to both internal and external customers.
- Initiates contact with the hospitals and proactively facilitates the hospice referral process while prioritizing patient needs. Maintains good public relations with hospital departments, managing time effectively
- Effectively collaborates with admission team to assist in implementation and coordination of services for discharge of patients from hospitals into TEH’s program of care, maintains a strong customer service approach.
- Collaboratively works with the Admissions and Liaison Supervisors to troubleshoot real or perceived problems identified by referral sources and resolve customer complaints.
- Initiates admission of patients to TEH in coordination with admission procedures while identifying the appropriate level of care. Assists team by doing field admissions as need and situation indicates.
- Demonstrates competencies with excellent nursing skills and care planning while providing direct patient care.
- Assesses patient/family need for psychosocial support and implement services (i.e. Chaplain, MSW, volunteer) as indicated
- Works effectively and collaboratively with The Elizabeth Hospice Managers, Supervisors, Medical Director and community physicians by evaluating and assisting patient/families with the appropriate plan of care.
- Responsible for the direction of care provided by LVN and HA in accordance with patient’s plan of care
- Responsible for the supervision of services provided by the LVN and HA per TEH policy and regulatory requirements.
- Establishes, builds and nurtures relationships with various identified sources in the local and regional medical community including community hospitals. Participates in in-service and marketing activities as needed.
- Works closely with Regional Liaisons to promote the efforts of The Elizabeth Hospice in the community.
- Manages end of life symptoms proactively.
- Participates in training and mentoring of new staff.
- Keeps current with all department policies and procedures.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Salary: $37.77 - $56.66 /Hour depending on experience
Work hours: 10 hour shifts 930 a to 8p
Weekend Commitment: 2 shifts
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree in nursing with 1-2 years acute care experience required.
- Certification as hospice nurse preferred.
- 1-2 years hospice experience preferred.
- Current CA Registered Nurse (RN) professional license.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with patients, physicians, community agencies and institutions. Interest and expertise in marketing preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with members of the hospice interdisciplinary team.
- Proficient computer skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage crisis situations.
- Current proof of CPR-BLS and negative TB test result.
- Current driver’s license with proof of insurance.
- Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
"The Elizabeth Hospice is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.”
learninglandscape.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, learninglandscape.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, learninglandscape.com is the ideal place to find your next job.