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OverviewEvery day is an opportunity for our associates to deeply connect with people in a profound and personal way. Our associates are the core of our mission and we know that offering them genuine rewards and heart filling job satisfaction is the key to our success as a company. Here you'll find opportunities to grow your career at any level whether you have direct contact with resident or support someone who does, and be inspired personally. With over 60,000 associates, there's a place for you to make a difference in lives of the families we serve throughout our continuum of care.ResponsibilitiesBROOKDALE HOSPICEHOSPICE LIAISON - WITHIN OUR BROOKDALE COMMUNITIES!Brookdale Hospice is looking for a Hospice Liaison/Clinical Hospice Liaison to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for educating and working with Residents and their Physicians! It is a liaison role between our Brookdale communities and Brookdale Hospice, families and physicians to make the transition to hospice a smooth one.This is a liaison role M-F 8:00 am-5:00pm traveling to our Brookdale communities in the Arlington, North Richland Hills, Bedford, Watauga area. Your responsibilities: Facilitate a consistent service delivery of the Brookdale Hospice Services continuum including highest quality care for the patient and family Participate in but not limited to identification of clinical needs with residents & the coordination of collaborative Care for Hospice Services while additionally accountable for completing the referral process including communicating to the patient, the family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate Participate in regular meetings with Executive Directors and Area Managers to review customer experience, quality of care delivery, and program growthThis job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.QualificationsEducation and Experience Minimum two years of experience in healthcare with experience participating in Collaborative Care (or similar) meetings and influencing customers required.Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsLPN/LVN or LSW license preferred.Management/Decision Making Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.Knowledge and Skills Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has working knowledge of the organization. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows. Ability to work holidays and weekends as operation demands. Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethical, professional, and clinical judgment. Ability to address staff, residents, and visitors in a courteous and friendly manner. Effective verbal and written communication skills required. Must be willing and able to communicate with residents of various levels of functioning and various types of personalities. Willingness to communicate perceived physical and emotional needs of residents to other skilled staff to assist with addressing their care needs.Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch crawl
Talk or hear
Taste or smell
Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds
Vision
Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
Exposure to latex
Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
Requires Travel to our local Brookdale communities
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.Schedule: Regular Full-Time
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