Hospital-Community RN Liaison - Full Time (Hospice)

About the Role

A dynamic position responsible for accepting Hospice, Home Health, and Home Infusion referrals in acute care settings, physician clinics, and other selected venues such as identified nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. Maintains an active presence in these settings and delivers excellent customer service to discharge planners, medical social workers, physicians, and future patients. Assists in facilitating timely discharges and supports the system initiative for continuity of care within the Mercy Health System.

Responsibilities

• Accept and process Hospice, Home Health, and Home Infusion referrals in various settings.
• Maintain an active presence in acute care, physician clinics, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers.
• Deliver excellent customer service to discharge planners, medical social workers, physicians, and patients.
• Facilitate timely discharges and support continuity of care initiatives.
• Communicate services to physicians and post-acute communities.
• Perform nursing assessments and provide written documentation in a timely manner.
• Comply with professional service standards and practice guidelines.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the applicable state of practice.
• Minimum three years of nursing experience.
• Experience in Hospice and Home Health preferred.
• Experience in in-patient acute care or community settings preferred.
• Understanding of the philosophy of Hospice and Home Services.
• Knowledge of current clinical and regulatory guidelines.
• Excellent observation, assessment, and communication skills.
• Self-directed with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible, cooperative, and able to work within a team.
• Basic computer skills and understanding of Electronic Medical Records.

Qualifications

• Education: Registered Nurse required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Preferred Education: Experience in providing Hospice/Home nursing care.
• Preferred Certifications: Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.