Job Description
Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day. ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a
CLINICAL LIAISON to join our
HOSPICE ELECTION PROGRAM team!
Salary Range: $33.75 - $48.24 Hourly
Schedule/Hours: DAY ONLY, 8 hours
Weekend Requirement: Generally No Weekends
FTE: FULL TIME, 1.0 FTE or 80 Hours Biweekly
The Clinical Liaison collaborates with the Hospice Medical Director, Palliative Care team, Home Health or Hospice leadership team, and inpatient providers to determine home health or hospice eligibility for our patients within the Aspirus system hospitals. Works closely with the care coordination team to ensure an appropriate and timely discharge for Hospice and Home Health patients. The primary focus/responsibility of this position is to increase face to face conversations with patients and families regarding Home Health and Hospice Services and the benefit to their quality of life. This position requires an understanding of the importance of home health and hospice goals and the impact they have on system initiatives.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Education
- Associate degree in nursing is required. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
Experience
- One year of hospice experience required. Two years of hospice experience preferred. Home health experience is beneficial.
Driver's License Required
- Possesses a valid Driver's License required.
- Possesses automobile liability insurance with minimum $100,000/$300,000 coverage required.
Other
- Ability to meet, collaborate and work efficiently with others.
- Strong patient advocacy skills.
- Ability to review clinical documentation for accuracy, thoroughness, and completeness with a fine attention to detail.
- Demonstrates ability to write professionally, work independently, and communicate with individuals and groups.
- Demonstrates application of teaching/learning principles.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of various age groups in terms of their physical, motor, psychosocial and intellectual/language development as it applies to the volunteer employees care and services.
Employee Benefits - Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
- Time away from work accrual.
- Retirement plans available.
- Wellness program for employees and their families.
Aspirus St. Luke's in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke's is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women's and children's health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN
Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.
Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.
As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.
Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.
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Credentials:
Essential:
* REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Part time