Hospice Palliative Care Bridge Nurse

PruittHealth•Greenville, NC

About The Position

The Hospice Palliative Care Bridge Nurse works with the PruittHealth Hospice team to support palliative care patients in their homes or care facilities. The role processes referrals, supports the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner and Medical Director, coordinates care goals among providers, and helps ensure timely, accurate documentation and communication. The position also serves as a liaison for medical directors and nurse practitioners and assists with billing validation.

Requirements

Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state of practice.
At least three years of nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

Palliative care, hospice, or home health care experience.
CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) certification.

Responsibilities

Take and process palliative care referrals.
Provide support to the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner and Medical Director.
Schedule visits to support goals of care as ordered by a physician.
Coordinate and communicate patient care goals among providers.
Call patients or others to present the palliative program, obtain legal consents, and assess interdisciplinary needs.
Communicate assessment and reassessment findings to the attending physician.
Complete documentation accurately and on time, in accordance with company policy and procedure.
Inform the palliative team of new admissions and discharges.
Coordinate referrals using the referral process.
Serve as a liaison for medical directors and nurse practitioners to enhance effectiveness and compliance.
Run billing reports and address validation holds and billing errors.