Hospice Admission RN - Part-Time Care Liaison

Ohio; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Ohio’s Hospice seeks a Part-Time Admission Care Liaison (RN) to support patients and families through hospice admission. The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, educating families about hospice services, and coordinating care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams across hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home settings.

The RN will guide decisions, ensure smooth transitions, and participate in quality improvement initiatives, bringing compassion and clinical expertise

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio with no board actions.
• Current CPR certification.
• Computer skills sufficient for accurate clinical documentation.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving history.
• Current automobile insurance meeting state minimum requirements.
• Ability to travel as needed and safely drive in varying weather and road conditions.
• Ability to successfully complete a background investigation and 10-panel drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients and families, addressing physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Evaluate patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, and home settings.
• Educate patients and families about hospice services, eligibility, and available support.
• Help patients and families make informed decisions about hospice care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and initiate individualized plans of care.
• Communicate clinical findings and patient status to hospice physicians to support eligibility determination and certification.
• Provide ongoing assessments, symptom management, and care coordination for patients in contracted facilities.
• Help coordinate transitions between hospitals, facilities, and home settings.
• Partner with physicians, hospital personnel, facility staff, and other care teams to support continuity of care and timely discharge planning.
• Assist with organizational and patient care initiatives across departments as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement activities focused on patient outcomes and service excellence.
• Mentor and orient newly hired staff while promoting teamwork and professional development.

Skills

Computer skills

Ability to travel

Valid driver’s license

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Job description

Ohio’s Hospice seeks a Part-Time Admission Care Liaison (RN) to support patients and families through hospice admission. The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, educating families about hospice services, and coordinating care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams across hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home settings.

The RN will guide decisions, ensure smooth transitions, and participate in quality improvement initiatives, bringing compassion and clinical expertise