Hospice Clinical Liaison (RN or LVN)

Mission Healthcare•San Diego, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mission Healthcare is hiring a Clinical Liaison (RN or LVN) to support education and identification of patients eligible for home health services. The role works with patients, families, decision-makers, referring partners, and local care teams to support safe transitions, coordinate care arrangements, and follow up after discharge. The position serves San Diego County, California. Two schedules are available: Tuesday through Saturday, or Sunday through Wednesday, with hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The pay range, depending on experience, is $38–$42 per hour for LVNs and $55–$60 per hour for RNs. Mission Healthcare describes its culture as collaborative, compassionate, and committed, and its core values as Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service. The company also identifies itself as an equal-opportunity, veteran-friendly employer committed to inclusion and accessibility.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state of employment.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance meeting state minimum requirements.
Robust knowledge of referring partners and market dynamics, and knowledge of 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 within 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

Educate patients, families, and decision-makers about the home health service line and manage expectations of referral sources and patients.
Capture discharge paperwork as needed to support a safe, quality transition.
Coordinate with the local team to ensure orders are in place and a Start of Care appointment is scheduled.
Communicate with referring partners 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 is scheduled.
Complete a 24–48-hour follow-up call to confirm the patient received care and assess potential rehospitalization risk.
Document patient engagement and interactions in PointCare under CCIN and CTC Follow Up notes 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 insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
Dental insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
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 insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
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