RN Transitional Care Manager, Hospice

About this role

Hospice BAYADA at Inspira is looking for an RN Transitional Care Manager, who will build and strengthen relationships between referral sources and BAYADA at Inspira. This individual will focus on relationships with hospital and facility contacts to educate their leaders about BAYADA services and the benefits of hospice care. Use clinical knowledge to educate patients and hospital staff about hospice eligibility and expectations. Manage referral intake and coordinate a safe discharge to next care setting or initiating GIP level of Care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exemplifies characteristics of The BAYADA Way: compassion, excellence and reliability.

• Current license in good standing as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.

• Graduate of an accredited and approved program as indicated by school transcript or diploma.

• Two (2) year experience in health care, preferably in one these settings: Hospice RN, Clinical Liaison, RN Discharge Planner, RN Educator.

• Completed Continuing Education Requirements (CEUs) as required by regulation.

• Demonstrated record of building and maintaining referral relationships.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Medicare COPs and other program requirements, as applicable.

• Previous discharge planning experience preferred.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment and matrix organization

• Working knowledge of business office technologies: PC/laptop w Microsoft Office applications, smartphone, website/internet, email

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate and communicate the core values of BAYADA and The BAYADA Way.

• Develop relationships, in accordance with The BAYADA Way, with referral sources, physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• Sell BAYADA services by clearly articulating the features and benefits of BAYADA to generate growth in the volume of referrals generated from assigned accounts.

• Demonstrate mastery of clinical and regulatory hospice care eligibility criteria.

• Review and compile all documentation necessary, in coordination with referral sources, to transition care from an acute care setting/ sub-acute care setting or initiate care as ordered by a physician to BAYADA Hospice.

• Coordinate with the service office to set up the services ordered by the physician.

• Completes the evaluation on hospital referred patients for community and for inpatient hospice admissions.

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