Hospice Clinical Nurse Liaison (RN)

Lifesong Hospice•Lower Paxton Township, PA

15h

About The Position

Lifesong Hospice, a subsidiary of Country Meadows Retirement Communities, is hiring a full-time, day-shift Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Liaison. The role connects with clients in their homes and uses clinical judgment and compassion to help manage symptoms and maintain quality of life. The nurse has access to a support team and on-call staff. The Clinical Nurse Liaison builds relationships with acute-care referral partners, manages hospice referrals, evaluates patients, and coordinates or completes admissions. The nurse explains hospice services and care options to patients and families, completes admission documentation, and works with hospital case managers and hospice teams to support timely admission, safe discharge, and transition to an appropriate setting.

Requirements

Hold a current Pennsylvania license to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse.
Graduate from a National League for Nursing-accredited school of nursing.
Have a minimum of two years of experience, including experience in hospice nursing.
Be self-directed and able to work with minimum supervision.
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and handle pressure and delicate situations.
Have a state driver's license in good standing and maintain an automobile in good working order.
Have high proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, cellular technology, and EMR.
Be able to perform the physical tasks needed in the role.

Responsibilities

Maintain regular contact with acute-care facility referral partners, including discharge planners, case managers, physicians, hospitals, nursing staff, and other appropriate clinical personnel.
Receive, track, and follow through on hospice referrals from acute-care facilities.
Evaluate patients and coordinate or complete the admission process, as assigned.
Explain hospice services and care options to patients and families, and complete required admission documentation.
Coordinate with hospital case managers and hospice teams to support timely admission, safe discharge, and transition to an appropriate setting.

Benefits

Above-industry-standard pay.
Medical coverage through Highmark Blue Shield.
Employer-matching 401(k).
PayActiv on-demand pay.
Up to 23 days of paid time off in the first year, including a birthday and Personal Day of Meaning, with the opportunity to roll over unused time.
Weekly mileage reimbursement.
Hospice certification incentive program offering an additional $2,000 per year.
Vision and dental coverage.
Supplemental life insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability.
Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans.
Family and medical leave.
Paid bereavement and jury duty leave.
Wellness reimbursement incentives.
Continuing education and career paths.
Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
Co-worker Foundation grants for times of need.
Interest-free Helping Hand loans.