Hospice - Transitions Coordinator

JSSA is looking for a full-time field RN to join our hospice team and support the program with  our transitions program servicing end of life patients residing in Montgomery County. 

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life and AD&D
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with match
• Generous leave and holiday benefits
• Work-life balance and collaborative team environment
• Many opportunities for personal and professional development
• and much more...

Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate palliative needs of patients, utilizing the nursing process
• Provide check-ins (in-person and telehealth) to recent hospice discharges and those with advanced illness that are not eligible for hospice services.
• Work closely with the Hospice Intake department, Hospice Social Workers, Liaisons, and other key hospice IDG team members to assure compliant, quality and timely care.
• Work closely with other JSSA departments to help clients secure comprehensive and coordinated care that may be available within the Agency.

Qualifications:

• Active RN license to practice in Maryland.
• Minimum 1 year of Hospice or Homecare experience in a clinical role.
• Experience managing patients with complex illnesses.
• Highly effective verbal communication skills including courtesy, resourcefulness, and efficiency in answering questions, giving directions, locating staff and explaining hospice/departmental policies and procedures are necessary.
• Proficient technical skills in telemedicine, Electronic medical records, and Microsoft Office 365.
• Comfortable with navigating the home care, assisted living and nursing home environments.

The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D