Hospice Clinical Liaison (RN or LVN)
About The Position
Mission Healthcare is hiring a Hospice Clinical Liaison (RN or LVN) to support patient education, identification, and transitions of care in San Diego County, California. The role meets with patients, families, and decision-makers; explains the home health service line; and coordinates with local teams and referral partners to support safe, timely care. The schedule is one of two options: Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Wednesday, with shifts of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or noon to 8 p.m. The position requires an active Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state of employment, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance meeting state minimums. Knowledge of referral partners, market dynamics, transitions of care, and applicable home health and hospice regulations is required. Previous home health or hospice experience is preferred. Pay depends on experience: LVN, $38–$42 per hour; RN, $55–$60 per hour. Mission Healthcare describes its culture as collaborative, compassionate, and committed, guided by its CARES values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state of employment.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance meeting state minimums.
- Robust knowledge of referring partners, market dynamics, and transitions of care.
- Knowledge of home health care marketing or hospice management.
- Understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing home health and hospice operations.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate in a team environment and interact with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to demonstrate autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
- Ability to function efficiently in a stressful work environment.
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and proactively communicate with direct leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in home health or hospice.
Responsibilities
- Meet with patients, families, and decision-makers.
- Educate patients and referral sources about the Home Health service line and manage expectations.
- Capture discharge paperwork as needed to support a safe, quality transition.
- Communicate with the local team to ensure orders are in place and a Start of Care appointment is scheduled.
- Communicate with the referring partner about barriers or needs before discharge.
- Ensure a physician is willing and able to follow the patient’s care.
- Schedule or ensure a post-discharge follow-up appointment with the patient’s primary care provider.
- Complete a follow-up call within 24–48 hours to confirm the patient received care and assess potential rehospitalization risk.
- Document patient engagement and interactions in PointCare under CCIN, including Clinical Comment Intake Note and CTC Follow Up note, when applicable.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Conduct business with a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
- Disability, life, and AD&D insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
- Pet insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
