GIP/Hospital Liaison

Job DetailsJob Location: Bridgeport, CT 06604Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $50.00 - $60.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%The GIP/Hospital Liaison is responsible for providing assessments and care in a hospital and facility settings. The GIP/Hospital Liaison supports the philosophy, goals, and culture of Constellation Health Services, to provide quality care according to established best practices  federal and state regulations, and Agency policies. Responsibilities Provides GIP care including admissions and re visits in a hospital setting and facility setting as prescribed in physician’s plan of care for patients . Coordinates plan of care with all disciplines associated with patient’s needs, including family and primary care givers. Observes, evaluates, and reports on the patient’s physical and emotional status to nursing supervisor and the attending physician whenever change occurs or at least every 60 days. For Hospice, performs a Comprehensive Assessment of the patient and updates care plan, coordinating with physician and members of the IDT whenever changes occur or at least every 14 days. Provides input to Home Health Aide Supervisor as needed for purpose of home health/hospice aide evaluation. Provides a comprehensive assessment of patients including patient’s strengths, goals, measurable outcomes and care preferences. Initial assessment and visit must be completed within 24 hours or by physician’s orders for start of care. Provides written information to patient that includes schedule and frequency of HHA and contract staff, medication schedule, dosing frequencies and meds administrated by staff, treatments, and other pertinent information. Provides patient with name and contact information of the Agency’s Clinical Manager. Coordinates plan of care with all disciplines associated with patient’s needs, including family and primary care givers.   Why Constellation? Family-Centered Culture: At Constellation, we treat our team members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported workforce. QualificationsQualifications Graduate of an accredited RN program. The employee has the required licensure, education, training, and qualifications required by rule, regulation, law and/or statute to qualify for the role in their state. Previous home care/hospice preferred. Must possess basic computer skills, excellent documentation, and customer services skills. Knowledgeable regarding end-of-life care and death and dying process.