Inpatient Hospice Nurse Care Coordinator

Job Description $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time and part-time new employees joining UW Medicine. Harborview Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for an Inpatient Hospice Nurse Care Coordinator to join our team. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Inpatient Hospice Nurse Care Coordinator partners with the health care team to coordinate care across the continuum, focusing on a goal of improving access to hospice services for hospital-based and emergency room patients that are eligible for hospice. This role promotes quality of care outcomes while maintaining regulatory compliance and serves as a liaison for patients and families with medical teams, nursing staff, social work, interdisciplinary team members, consulting and referring physicians and agencies involved in the care of patients from pre-admission through the discharge process. This role, with the patient and interdisciplinary care team, identifies the clinical targets and milestones for discharge or transition of care and eliminates barriers as needed. This role works as a catalyst to enhance processes for timely referrals, increase access to hospice care and maximize anticipated benefits of hospice for patients identified as hospice eligible in the acute care setting. WORK SCHEDULE Days Monday to Friday Full Time PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Attend daily interdisciplinary rounding with palliative care and critical teams to identify patients in need of hospice education, access and care. In coordination with service line social worker, meets with patients/families to provide further information and resources about hospice. Educates hospital staff in relation to hospice services and regulatory requirements. Acts as inpatient liaison for community hospice agencies and assists with questions related to hospital to hospice admission and discharge processes as needed. Assists with maintenance of policies, procedures and admission criteria for hospice patients based upon CMS, community hospice partners and hospital policies. Tracks hospice enrollment for patients discharged to home and facility-based care. Identifies barriers and improves processes for patients referred to hospice in the community who did not enroll. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and documents to support accuracy, quality measures, and best practice with regard to patients evaluated for hospice eligibility, hospice enrollment, and related hospital quality measures. REQUIREMENTS Master's degree in Nursing or related field. BSN with applicable experience may substitute for education. Three years of professional nursing experience. Working knowledge of hospice care, hospice eligibility and end of life care. Case management and discharge planning preferred. Effective interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise in the care of patients with a life-limiting illness. Well-developed communication skills and ability to access information and document in electronic medical record. Current Washington State RN licensure at time of hire, and current BLS. ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrows physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $91,152.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $165,576.00 annual Other Compensation: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus and $5000 Relocation Assistance (for eligible new employees) BSN (or higher degree) Premium - $1.00/hour Certification (Specialty Certs) Premium - $1.25/hour Overtime Pay Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU 1199NW HMC RN About the UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. Our Commitment The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 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