Referral Specialist, RN- Full Time, Days, 8 AM - 4 PM, Atlantic Health Visiting Nurse Hospice Morristown, NJ
About The Position
The Hospice Liaison/Admissions Nurse is responsible for coordinating hospice admissions from hospitals, healthcare facilities, physicians, and community referral sources. Working closely with patients, families, physicians, discharge planners, and hospice leadership, this role facilitates a smooth transition to hospice services while ensuring compliance with clinical, regulatory, and reimbursement requirements. The Hospice Liaison serves as a clinical consultant, educator, and customer service resource to referral sources and assists patients and families in understanding hospice services and determining the most appropriate level of care.
Requirements
- RN license
- Experience in hospice or home care
- Knowledge of hospice regulations, reimbursement guidelines, and insurance requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a liaison or admissions role
- Clinical consulting and education experience
Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate the initial plan of care for patients admitted to Home Hospice or General Inpatient Hospice.
- Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, case managers, and discharge planning personnel to obtain and review clinical information necessary for hospice admission.
- Assess patient eligibility and coordinate appropriate hospice level-of-care placement.
- Consult with Hospice Management regarding the appropriateness of General Inpatient Hospice admissions when needed.
- Educate patients and families regarding hospice philosophy, services, benefits, and levels of care.
- Obtain hospice admission orders from referring physicians and coordinate certification of terminal illness with Hospice Medical Directors.
- Facilitate timely and seamless admissions while ensuring a positive patient and family experience.
- Maintain current knowledge of hospice regulations, reimbursement guidelines, insurance requirements, and industry best practices.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with referral sources, healthcare providers, and community partners.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and perform other related duties as assigned.
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
