Admission Care Liaison (Registered Nurse) – Full Time

Ohio s Hospice Inc•Wooster, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with expertise in hospice admissions, patient assessments, and care coordination across hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, and home settings. Skilled in evaluating patients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs; educating patients and families about hospice services; developing individualized plans of care; and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions and high-quality end-of-life care. Strong communicator dedicated to patient-centered care, quality improvement, and collaborative teamwork.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio with no board actions.
Current CPR certification.
Computer skills sufficient to accurately document services and patient care.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history.
Ability to travel as needed in varying weather and road conditions.
Current automobile insurance meeting state minimum requirements.
Ability to successfully complete a background investigation and 10-panel drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Two years of acute care nursing experience preferred.
Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (CHPN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient and family assessments addressing physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs in hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, and home settings.
Educate patients and families regarding hospice services, eligibility, and available resources while supporting informed decision-making and a smooth admissions process.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and initiate individualized plans of care that reflect each patient’s goals, preferences, and clinical needs.
Communicate clinical findings and patient status to hospice physicians to support eligibility determination and certification.
Provide ongoing patient assessments, symptom management, and care coordination for patients in contracted facilities while facilitating transitions between care settings when needed.
Partner with physicians, hospital personnel, facility staff, and other care teams to promote continuity of care and timely discharge planning consistent with hospice principles.
Assist across departments and support organizational operations and patient care initiatives as needed.
Participate in quality improvement activities designed to enhance patient outcomes, patient and family experiences, and service excellence.
Mentor and orient newly hired staff, promoting teamwork, professional development, and positive working relationships.