RN Clinical Team Specialist - Hospice

About the role

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission, offering countless ways to make a difference as a Hospice RN Clinical Team Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Applies professional nursing judgment to evaluate hospice documentation for clinical appropriateness, regulatory compliance, and eligibility requirements.
• Conducts a comprehensive clinical review of the initial plan of care and collaborates with clinical team to ensure all orders, goals, and interventions are present.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in electronic medical records (EMR) and hospice platforms, including SHP.
• Oversees workflow, including but not limited to admission, discharge, and HOPE.
• Provides clinical consultation, education, and mentoring to clinical team members regarding best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates effectively with members of the interdisciplinary team to support quality patient care and operational excellence.
• Utilizes operational data to identify systemic trends, develops recommendations, and partners with leadership to implement process improvements.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Minimum of three to five (5) years’ relevant experience as a registered nurse in a Hospice environment; preferred experience in hospice quality activities.
• Current State License as a Registered Nurse.
• Must have a dependable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with the laws of the State.
• 10% travel.
• Meets all applicable agency policies and procedures related to health screening and required testing.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(K) with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement.
• Pet insurance.

You will report to the Director of Patient Access.