Hospice Admissions & Clinical Liaison (RN)

Bridge Home Health and Hospice; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Home Health and Hospice seeks a Hospice Clinical Liaison to perform patient assessments, admissions, and clinical guidance across the Central Coast. The role emphasizes independent nursing judgment, coordination of care transitions, regulatory compliance, and support for referral sources, patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include education on hospice benefits, eligibility determinations, and overseeing admissions with regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in California.
• Knowledge of Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Ability to analyze clinical information and make independent recommendations.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
• Willing to travel locally daily to hospitals, facilities, and homes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary assessment of patient needs and urgency for treatment.
• Assess patient needs and facilitate referrals for hospice services.
• Educate patients and families regarding hospice benefits and eligibility requirements.
• Coordinate with physicians and discharge planners for admissions and transitions.
• Provide education and clinical support to referral sources and staff.
• Perform delegated clinical manager/director responsibilities during planned absences.

Skills

Clinical liaison

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Patient assessment

Education

RN license (CA)

Tools

EHR systems

HCHB knowledge

Job description

Bridge Home Health and Hospice seeks a Hospice Clinical Liaison to perform patient assessments, admissions, and clinical guidance across the Central Coast. The role emphasizes independent nursing judgment, coordination of care transitions, regulatory compliance, and support for referral sources, patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include education on hospice benefits, eligibility determinations, and overseeing admissions with regulatory adherence.