Hospice Admissions Nurse Liaison

Gulfside Healthcare Services; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfside Healthcare Services in Brandon, FL is seeking an RN Liaison/Admission Nurse to serve as a clinical liaison among patients, families, physicians, hospitals, and referral partners. You will evaluate hospice suitability, manage admissions, and coordinate care plans with a focus on compliance and timely service.

The role requires Florida RN licensure, CPR, and hospice experience, with a four-10 hour shift pattern and rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Florida as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Minimum of two years clinical experience in Hospice or related nursing.
• AHA approved CPR certification is required.
• Must possess and maintain Florida driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as professional liaison between Gulfside Hospice and referral partners (hospitals, facilities, physicians, case managers, social workers).
• Build and maintain professional relationships with referral partners and act as a clinical resource for hospice services and admission criteria.
• Facilitate hospice referrals and assist partners when patients do not meet hospice criteria.
• Perform timely, individualized clinical assessments of referred patients and evaluate appropriateness per admission criteria and LCD requirements.
• Meet with patients and families to explain hospice services, address needs, manage expectations, and obtain consent documents.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, supervisors, and partners to smooth admissions.
• Initiate patient care plan and provide education about hospice services.
• Complete required admission documentation accurately within timeframes.
• Assess patient and family needs and initiate appropriate interventions (physical, psychological, social, spiritual).
• Coordinate DME, medications, supplies, transportation, nursing, CNA, and volunteers for admission as needed.
• Serve as hospice resource to hospital/community partners and answer questions about services and requirements.
• Address patient/family concerns and resolve unmet expectations promptly.
• Stay aware of facility changes affecting referrals and services.
• Collaborate with Patient Access Team to coordinate services and community resources.
• Maintain nursing practice standards and compliant documentation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

CPR certified

Communication skills

Driver's license

Hospice experience

Education

Florida RN license

2+ years hospice experience

AHA CPR certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Gulfside Healthcare Services in Brandon, FL is seeking an RN Liaison/Admission Nurse to serve as a clinical liaison among patients, families, physicians, hospitals, and referral partners. You will evaluate hospice suitability, manage admissions, and coordinate care plans with a focus on compliance and timely service.

The role requires Florida RN licensure, CPR, and hospice experience, with a four-10 hour shift pattern and rotating weekends.