Clinical Liaison RN/LVN

Location: La Jolla, CA and surrounding North San Diego County areas

About Salus Hospice

Salus Hospice is a Joint Commission-accredited provider offering comprehensive home health, palliative, and hospice services. The organization is recognized for:

• A patient-first, holistic care model
• Low caseloads that allow for meaningful patient interaction
• A collaborative interdisciplinary care team approach
• A strong commitment to quality outcomes and reduced hospital readmissions

Responsibilities

Patient Transition Management

• Coordinate and facilitate smooth transitions from hospital or facility to home care
• Reduce re-hospitalizations through proactive discharge planning
• Ensure continuity and accuracy of patient care plans

Clinical Coordination

• Assess patient eligibility for home health, palliative, or hospice services
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to determine appropriate levels of care
• Support development and execution of individualized care plans

Strategic Outreach & Relationship Building

• Develop and maintain strong referral relationships with hospitals, physicians, and healthcare providers throughout San Diego
• Serve as a trusted clinical resource for partners and families
• Represent Salus in the community to promote service awareness

Regulatory & Compliance Expertise

• Maintain knowledge of Medicare, insurance guidelines, and hospice eligibility criteria
• Ensure all admissions and referrals meet regulatory standards

Requirements

• Active LVN or RN license in the state of California
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in hospice, palliative care, home health, or healthcare marketing/liaison role
• Strong understanding of Medicare and insurance guidelines
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, field-based environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Clinical Liaison or in business development within healthcare
• Knowledge of San Diego healthcare systems and referral networks
• Experience in interdisciplinary care coordination

Pay

$100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Schedule

Full-time with flexible scheduling based on referral and facility needs

Work Environment

Field-based role covering San Diego County

Benefits

• Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on compassionate, end-of-life care
• Work within a collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Make a direct impact by improving patient transitions and outcomes
• Build meaningful relationships across the healthcare continuum