Home Care & Hospice Referral Specialist – RN (Care Access Center)- Full Time, Days, 4 shifts per week, Atlantic Health Visiting Nurse Home Care Overlook/Morristown/Chilton Medical Center
About The Position
This role is for a Home Care & Hospice Referral Specialist RN within the Care Access Center. The position is full-time, with days and 4 shifts per week. The specialist will act as a clinical liaison between hospitals, physicians, patients, families, and the home care and hospice teams. Key responsibilities include assessing referrals, determining the appropriate level of care, coordinating admissions, and ensuring patients receive timely and compassionate services for safe transitions from hospital to home. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and wants to positively impact patients' lives during significant moments.
Requirements
- Experienced Registered Nurse
- Passion for hospice, home care, and care coordination
- Compassionate and clinically experienced
Nice To Haves
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Enjoy building relationships
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to determine patient eligibility for Home Care or Hospice services.
- Review medical documentation to ensure referrals meet admission criteria and regulatory requirements.
- Meet with patients and families to educate them on Home Care and Hospice services, benefits, and care philosophy.
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, discharge planners, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate seamless transitions of care.
- Complete timely referrals and documentation within Epic.
- Coordinate durable medical equipment and other services needed prior to discharge.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and clinical case discussions.
- Support accurate diagnosis coding and documentation.
- Monitor referral activity and contribute to departmental growth initiatives.
- Maintain current knowledge of home care regulations, hospice standards, reimbursement guidelines, and payer requirements.
- Serve as a clinical resource for referral specialists, physicians, and internal stakeholders.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
