Hospice RN Liaison - Alexandria, VA - Full-time / Part-time

There's an energy and excitement here, a shared mission to improve the lives of others as well as our own. Nursing here isn't for everybody. Instead of seeing a handful of patients each day, your work may affect millions for years to come. Ready for a new path? Start doing your life's best work.(sm)

We are seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate RN to join our growing Hospice Liaison team. As a Hospital Liaison, you would network with hospital case managers and staff to build relationships in order to establish ourselves as a hospice service provider for patients. The Hospice Liaison will coordinate admissions, referrals and meetings with families to discuss hospice services. This position offers potential for growth, a friendly staff, and an opportunity to interact with patients and their families on a more personal level.

Please note: This is a full time position. The Hospice Liaison will primarily work out of local hospitals in the Alexandria and Mt. Vernon areas. The Liaison may also be requested to visit hospice patients in their homes or a facility setting in order conduct admissions and/or follow up visits.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Visiting local hospitals in order to build and foster relationships with hospital case managers and staff


• Coordinating, assessing, and implementing patients' care prior to discharge


• Providing accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect plans of care


• Discharge planning, coordinating admissions, referrals and meeting with families to discuss hospice services


• Attending weekly interdisciplinary meetings


• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of biohazard materials


• Participating in a rotating on call schedule which may include (nights, evenings, weekends and holidays)

Required Qualifications:

• RN licensure (current, unrestricted) in the state location of position


• 3 years of clinical experience


• Reliable transportation including a valid driver's license and auto insurance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills


• Marketing, sales and/or business experience


• Hospice experience


• Hospital experience


• Experience in long-term care


• Computer proficiency

OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.

OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.

At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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