Our Hospice team has an immediate opening for a part time Admissions and Liaison Nurse to be part of our expansion to the northern Virginia area.

Responsibilities:

• Perform initial assessment of patients' needs
• Obtain fully informed consents before admitting patients to the hospice program
• Serve as a clinical resource for referral sources to patients/family members
• Facilitate end of life conversations and decision-making with the family or caregiver.
• Prepare and discuss with physician an initial plan of care for patients
• Establish working relationships that promote utilization of JSSA Hospice by hospitals, physicians, community-based case managers and other community agencies.
• Represent our agency well when communicating with patients, families, physicians, and when participating in community network meetings.
  
• Flexible work schedule - must be available Monday through Friday to complete up to 5 admissions a week.

Position Qualifications:

• An active RN license to practice in State of Virginia
• A minimum of 3 years of acute care and/or hospice experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide meaningful care to and communicate with the terminally ill.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; attention to detail; strong organization skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications and the Homecare Homebase electronic medical record system.
• A valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable/independent transportation to provide care to hospice patients throughout northern Virginia.