Hospice Transitional Nurse Liaison

Graham Healthcare Group • Troy, MI

3d

About The Position

Residential Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Hospice Transitional Nurse Liaison to partner with field staff and leaders in supporting hospice patients. The role includes assessing patients and families, introducing agency services, coordinating start-of-care visits, and helping ensure safe transitions and appropriate hospice care. The liaison also provides education to patients, caregivers, and community facilities and communicates with clinical teams about complex, chronically ill patients.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
• At least two years of experience working as a Registered Nurse, including acute care or oncology experience.
• Ability to transfer patients as needed using proper body mechanics to promote patient and staff safety.
• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
• Proficiency with computers.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, EPIC, and HCHB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs, including physical assessments and histories of current and previous illnesses.
• Obtain accurate demographic information and medical history, including the diagnosis for care and primary care physician information.
• Introduce the agency to patients and caregivers, explain its services and requested skilled services, and coordinate start-of-care visits.
• Order requested durable medical equipment, supplies, and medications related to hospice care.
• Provide community education, as requested, to assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals.
• Provide bedside education to patients about hospice, disease progression, and end-of-life care.
• Attend discharge planning meetings, as requested, and work with facility teams to support safe and successful discharges home.
• Determine hospice eligibility and the appropriate level of care.
• Communicate with the clinical team about complex, chronically ill patients and assist staff and referral sources in preventing rehospitalizations.

Benefits

• Up to 24 paid holiday and personal days off in the first year.
• Company-funded pension, with up to $50,000 credit after three years of service.
• DailyPay access to earned money.
• Industry-leading 360 You benefits program.
• Option to lease a new Toyota or Ford vehicle at a significantly discounted price below MSRP. Benefits may vary based on employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree