About this role
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Bay
Position Overview
Successful candidate will have experience in a Hospice environment, preferably in a Liaison capacity.
This position facilitates admissions services by providing inpatient supportive care and seamless transition to home health/hospice. Assists the organization by assuring that the right care is provided at the right place and the right time. Positively promotes Sutter as the home health/hospice provider of choice within the communities for home health/hospice services. This position is responsible for attending hospital rounds, facilitating orders, assessing patient needs, Durable Medical Equipment (DME). This position enters referral into electronic medical record and completes referral process and admits patient. Serves as a resource by supporting the mission and vision of the organization.
Job Description
EDUCATION
- Other: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
- RN-Registered Nurse of California
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- AUTO-Automobile Insurance
- DL-Valid Drivers License
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE
- 5 years recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Possess critical thinking skills, in-depth knowledge of clinical disease entities common to hospice/home health and palliative care for terminally ill patient. Should also possess knowledge of hospice/home health reimbursement methods.
- Must have the ability to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team; ability to exercise independent, sound nursing judgment in planning and providing patient care.
- Ability to recognize the special needs of hospice/home health patients and others in the home.
- Ability to communicate with patients and significant others in an effective, mature, caring manner.
- Ability to maintain harmonious constructive relationships with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated effective written communication skills.
- Ability to be aware of surroundings and respond to emergency and/or urgent events. Ability to select and utilize patient transfer/transport equipment safely.
- Productivity standards – ability to meet productivity expectations.
- Must be detail-oriented.
- Ability to work in mentally and physically demanding environment.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Variable
Weekend Requirements
Rotating Weekends
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $78.30 to $109.62 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.