Hospice Director jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

Our Company

Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.

Overview

Our place is by your side

At Gentiva, we believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.

Our RN Clinical Liaison's get this opportunity every day. They are educating healthcare professionals about hospice services as well as providing end of life solutions that are committed to clinical excellence, compassion and dignity when life matters most.

$5,000 Sign on Bonus Available

As a RN Clinical Liaison, you will be eligible for:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays
• Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
• Opportunities for career advancement: local, regional, national
• Wellness Program and Resources
• Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need
  
  

About You

As a RN Clinical Liaison:

You Will Report Directly To The AVP Of Business Development. Our RN Clinical Liaisons Are a Part Of Our Extraordinary Team Who

• Is responsible for ensuring the intake and referral processes are performed effectively and timely to meet the needs of patients, families and referral sources
• Completes the admissions process on referred patients in emergency cases, as staffing indicates, and for inpatient hospice admissions
• Provides accurate and timely information regarding hospice services to anyone inquiring
• Receives calls from referral sources, responds timely, and initiates paperwork to begin Intake/referral process
• Serves as patient advocate in evaluating/developing plan of care and obtaining informed Consent for hospice
• Calling on multiple account types – SNF’s, ALF’s, Hospitals and Physicians
• Offering in-services and education on the benefits of hospice
  
  

Hospice RN Clinical Liaison Requirements

• Hospice heart: compassionate, kind and empathetic to your clients, their patients and their families.
• RN license in the state(s) you will be employed
• Minimum of 2 years of healthcare experience preferred in one of the following settings: hospice, home health, clinical liaison, RN liaison, clinical coordination, discharge planner, hospice case manager or RN educator
• Known and respected within your community
  
  

We Offer

$5,000 Sign on Bonus Available

Gentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative and personal care providers. With more than 430 locations and thousands of compassionate clinicians across 36 states, our place is by the side of those who need us, offering assistance with daily living and helping patients and their families manage the physical, emotional and spiritual effects of serious illness or a terminal diagnosis. Gentiva’s corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with providers delivering care across the U.S.

Members of the Gentiva family include Gentiva Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon, Empatia Palliative Care; Gentiva Personal Care, Girling Personal Care, The Home Option and Victorian Home Care.

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace
  
  

Location: Heartland Hospice