RN Hospice Hospital Liaison

Position Summary

The VNA Health Group is seeking a compassionate and experienced Full Time Registered Nurse Hospice Liaison to join our dedicated Hospice Team. This vital role focuses on assessing patients for hospice eligibility, coordinating their transition to hospice care, and conducting patient admissions. As a frontline advocate for hospice services, you will foster continuity, collaboration, and trust among patients, families, and referring partners—all while supporting our mission of delivering patient- and family-centered care.

Why VNA Health Group?

With over 113 years of excellence in home and community-based healthcare, VNA Health Group is a trusted organization committed to moving healthcare forward. We offer a supportive leadership team that values innovation, integrity, and a workplace where your contributions truly matter. As part of the VNA family, you’ll be part of a team that is redefining healthcare delivery with a focus on compassion and excellence.

Position Highlights

• Serve as a bridge between healthcare providers and hospice patients to ensure compassionate, coordinated transitions of care
• Conduct in-home and facility-based hospice admissions with clinical accuracy and sensitivity
• Engage with the community and clinical partners to increase access and awareness of hospice care
• Collaborate with a team of interdisciplinary professionals committed to quality and comfort

What You Will Do

• Serve the organization’s mission by striving for excellence and fostering positive interpersonal relationships
• Assess patient needs and provide counseling to patients and families during the hospice referral and admission process
• Conduct comprehensive hospice admissions, including clinical assessments, eligibility verification, and documentation
• Cook up transition to hospice services to promote continuity of care
• Maintain oversight of quality and appropriateness of services and programs
• Conduct community outreach to enhance hospice awareness and accessibility
• Assist in the development and implementation of a hospital discharge program at Community Medical Center
• Adhere to agency infection control and safety protocols and organizational policies

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
• Active New Jersey RN license
• Excellent clinical skills with experience in hospice and/or community health nursing
• Experience conducting hospice or homecare admissions strongly preferred
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
• Excellent organizational, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer proficiency, including MS Office Suite
• Valid NJ driver’s license, personal vehicle, and proof of insurance

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403B and 401a retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Roads to success clinical support and leadership development pathways
• Employee referral and recognition programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Partner

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Fast-paced healthcare environment with frequent phone, scanner, email, and computer use
• Requires use of fine motor hand movement and local travel via personal automobile

Pay Range

The compensation range for this position is USD $40.00 to USD $49.00. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions.