RN Liason/Admission

Gulfside Career•Brandon, FL

About The Position

The RN Liaison/Admission Nurse serves as a clinical liaison between Gulfside Hospice and patients, families, physicians, hospitals, facilities, case managers, social workers, and other referral partners. The role facilitates hospice referrals, builds and maintains professional relationships with referral partners, evaluates patients for hospice appropriateness, and completes admissions when appropriate. The nurse provides timely, individualized, accurate clinical assessments while ensuring compliance with hospice admission criteria, organizational standards, and applicable regulations. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts with alternating weekends. The position also participates in rotating holiday coverage as assigned. Florida RN licensure, at least two years of clinical experience in hospice or related nursing, AHA-approved CPR certification, a valid Florida driver’s license, and automobile insurance are required. An AHCA Level 2 fingerprint screening is required for eligibility through the AHCA Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Requirements

Licensed in the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse.
Minimum of two years of clinical experience in hospice or related nursing experience.
AHA-approved CPR certification.
Must possess and maintain a Florida driver’s license.
Must possess and maintain automobile insurance.
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Maintain up-to-date skill sets required to care for patients.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, physicians, facilities, and referral partners.
Ability to ensure patient-care compliance and meet documentation standards and regulations.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple referrals and admissions in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of hospice services, admission criteria, and regulatory requirements.
Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records.
Flexibility, adaptability, professionalism, sound judgment, and accountability.
Must complete an AHCA Level 2 fingerprint screening for eligibility through the AHCA Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

Serve as a professional liaison between Gulfside Hospice and referral partners, including hospitals, facilities, physicians, case managers, and social workers.
Build and maintain positive professional relationships with referral partners and serve as a clinical resource regarding hospice services and admission criteria.
Facilitate hospice referrals and assist referral partners with appropriate hospice services and alternatives when patients do not meet hospice criteria.
Perform timely, individualized clinical assessments of referred patients and evaluate hospice appropriateness based on established admission criteria and LCD requirements.
Meet with patients and families to explain hospice services, address needs and concerns, manage expectations, and obtain required consent documentation.
Communicate with patients, families, physicians, supervisors, and referral partners to facilitate a smooth admission process.
Initiate the patient’s plan of care and provide education regarding hospice services.
Complete required admission documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
Assess patients’ and/or families’ physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs and initiate appropriate interventions.
Anticipate patient needs and coordinate DME, medications, supplies, transportation, nursing, CNA, and volunteer services as needed for admission.
Serve as a hospice resource to hospital and community partners and assist with questions regarding hospice services, policies, and admission requirements.
Address patient and family concerns and assist with timely resolution of unmet expectations.
Maintain awareness of facility changes, programs, procedures, and other information that may affect hospice referrals and services.
Collaborate with the Patient Access Team and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient services and appropriate community resources.
Maintain professional hospice nursing standards and ensure patient care and documentation comply with organizational, state, and federal requirements.
Use the Electronic Medical Record proficiently and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
Participate in rotating holiday coverage as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.