Job Information
Sutter Health LVN Hospital Liaison, Home Health in Sacramento, California
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Valley
Position Overview:
Successful candidate will have Home Health Experience.
This position, in cooperation with Primary Care Physician, hospitalist and hospital staff, facilitates the Home Care and/or Hospice admission process. This position is responsible for attending hospital rounds, facilitating orders, assessing patient needs, including level of care, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), comfort medications and transportation. This position enters referral into electronic medical record and completes referral process and admits patient as appropriate. This position forwards hospital documents to hospice and communicates with hospice and hospital staff. This position provides education to hospital staff and physicians. This position is able to make home visits to provide patient care coverage as the business need requires.
Job Description :
FULL-TIME DAY SHIFTS: Monday-Friday / As Needed
EDUCATION:
- Graduate from an accredited licensed vocational nursing school
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
LVN-Licensed Vocational Nurse
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare
DL-Valid Drivers License Class C
AUTO-AutomobileInsurance
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
- 5 years recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Understands the diagnostic criteria for GIP eligibility.
Must have clinical knowledge of disease entities common to hospice/home health.
Commitment to teamwork and customer service, both internally and externally
Collaborative and problem-solving skills with customers and management. Organizational skills.
Must have telephone, interpersonal and written communication skills.
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday, Variable
Weekend Requirements:
As Needed
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $36.41 to $47.33 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.