Clinical Liaison - RN at Sangre de Cristo Community Care - Hospice – Pueblo, Colorado

Sangre de Cristo Community Care is seeking a dedicated and empathetic Clinical Liaison (Registered Nurse) to join our dynamic team and help us build strong relationships within the healthcare community while providing exceptional clinical support. Sangre de Cristo Community Care is the Southern Colorado leader in enhancing the quality of life and maintaining the integrity of individuals and their families needing supportive or end-of-life services by offering symptom management, support, comfort, and compassion.

The Clinical Liaison will serve as a pivotal link between our organization and the healthcare community. This role requires strong clinical skills to assess and understand patient needs and exceptional relationship-building skills to foster trust and collaboration with referral sources.

What We Offer:

· Competitive Salary - starting at $75,000 per year

· Mileage reimbursement of sixty-two and a half cents per mile

· Two medical plans

· Health Savings Account with employer funding of $1,000 for Single and $2000 for family

· Dental and vision insurance

· All benefits effective the first day of the month following hire date

· Generous Paid Time Off accrual -Up to 19 days for first 1-2 years

· Six paid holidays and two additional floating holidays

· 403 (b) Retirement Plan with 100% vested upon entry and an employer match up to 4%

· Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

· Free roadside assistance

· Tuition reimbursement

· On-Demand Pay

· Career & Logo wear

This is a Full Time Benefited position. Monday - Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM

The key to our success is our dynamic team of compassionate, dedicated, and experienced individuals. If you fit this description, we want to meet you! Submit your application now to join the best in the Hospice and Home Health industry!

Sangre de Cristo Community Care does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, creed, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation/identity, transgender status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classifications.

Responsibilities:

• Makes initial contact and physical, social and psychological and financial assessment of patients to determine appropriateness of hospice and home health services.
• Completes initial nursing assessment and plan of care and completes routine visits when needed.
• Works with referral partners to provide appropriate alternatives for patients who do not meet criteria including patients with no funding source.
• Assists with patient’s insurance to determine coverage.
• Ensures accurate authorizations for disciplines.
• Interprets policies and acts as resource for case managers, physicians, hospital and community for effective public relations and marketing of services.
• Acts as liaison between physicians, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals and rehabilitation providers communicating service enhancements, new products, new programs and service delivery.
• Facilitates communication between Business Development and Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility representatives, and other referral sources. Relates opportunities for recovery activities.
• Understands that teamwork is a crucial part of our business, and is able to work well with colleagues, no matter the circumstances. Using individual skills, cooperates with others, and accepts and provides constructive feedback despite any personal conflicts between individuals involved.

1. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing as an RN. BSN preferred; and current license in the state of Colorado.

2. Two years of experience working in an acute care setting; one year of hospice experience preferred. Working knowledge of community resources. Ability to meet, collaborate and work efficiently with others in the community. Knowledge of entitlement programs.

3. Must show Proof of a Tuberculin Skin Test (PPD), TB blood test, and/or CXR, or get one upon employment (An annual assessment for symptoms must be completed thereafter)

• Proof of immunizations for MMR (X 2 if born after 1957), D/T and Varicella is recommended, but not required
• It is a requirement for all Sangre employees to be vaccinated against seasonal influenza.

4. Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the state of Colorado.

• Maintain insurance in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and maintain automobile in good working order
• Must meet minimum driver standards; driver’s license must have no physical restrictions other than corrective lenses; no more than two moving violations in the last 36 months and no major charges, such as reckless driving, driving while intoxicated/driving under the influence of drugs, in the last five (5) years.