Hospice Referral Specialist – RN (Care Access Center)- Full Time, Days, 8 AM - 4 PM, Atlantic Health Visiting Nurse Home Care Newton/Hackettstown Medical Center
About The Position
Atlantic Visiting Nurse is seeking a compassionate and clinically experienced Hospice Referral Specialist RN to join our Care Access Center. In this highly collaborative role, you will serve as the clinical bridge between hospitals, physicians, patients, families, and our hospice teams. You will assess referrals, determine the appropriate level of care, coordinate admissions, and ensure patients receive timely, compassionate services that support safe transitions from hospital to home. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and wants to positively impact patients during significant life moments.
Requirements
- Experienced Registered Nurse
- Passion for hospice, home care, and care coordination
- Clinical experience
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to build relationships
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to determine patient eligibility for appropriate level of care.
- Review medical documentation to ensure referrals meet admission criteria and regulatory requirements.
- Meet with patients and families to educate them on 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
Mid Level
