Clinical Liaison (RN/LPN)

St. Joseph Hospice•Lafayette, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Joseph Hospice in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Full-Time Clinical Liaison (RN/LPN) to join our team. At St. Joseph Hospice, we invest in our people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a unique benefit that makes you a true employee-owner. As part of our team, you’ll receive company stock at no cost to you, with benefits that include building long-term wealth for your future, enjoying a retirement benefit you don’t pay for, and sharing directly in the success you help create every day. This role involves conducting onsite patient visits, assessing clinical needs, determining patient eligibility for various services, facilitating smooth transitions to home, and collaborating with teams to identify high-risk patients. The Clinical Liaison is focused on reducing hospital readmissions and preventing exacerbations, managing different patient types, ensuring physician oversight, and completing accurate documentation. Additionally, the role involves establishing and maintaining relationships with referral sources, participating in community outreach, and adhering to all compliance and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Louisiana
Minimum of 2 years of experience
Professional demeanor with excellent communication skills
Flexible, self-driven, accountable for results, autonomous, yet supportive of team efforts
Valid driver's license
Proof of valid auto insurance
Active clinical license

Nice To Haves

Prior sales or business development experience
Hospice or Home Health experience
HCS Interactant software experience

Responsibilities

Conducts onsite patient visits to review physician orders, assess clinical needs, and collect referral information
Determines patient eligibility for Hospice, Home Health, or AIM Palliative services
Facilitates smooth transitions to home through patient education and care coordination
Collaborates with leadership and clinical teams to identify high-risk patients and implement plans of care
Focused on reducing 30-day hospital readmissions and preventing exacerbations
Manages facility-based patients, hospital-hold patients, and new admissions
Ensures physician oversight and obtains required orders for hospice plan of care
Completes accurate face-to-face electronic documentation and communicates with appropriate agency staff
Establishes, grows, and maintains strong relationships with referral sources
Participates in community outreach initiatives, including health education events
Maintains strict adherence to HIPAA, compliance guidelines, company policies, and regulatory standards
Promotes organizational core values and promptly reports compliance concerns