Hospice Admissions Nurse Navigator

Bridge Home Health & Hospice; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Home Health & Hospice is seeking a Hospice Clinical Liaison to perform patient assessments and admissions to hospice services in California. The role requires independent clinical judgment to evaluate eligibility, coordinate transitions of care, ensure regulatory compliance, and serve as a clinical resource to referral sources, patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include leading interdisciplinary teams, supporting clinical operations, quality initiatives, and acting as a

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN in California.
• CHPN certification preferred.
• Ability to advocate for patient-centered care and coordinate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and admissions to hospice services.
• Exercise independent clinical judgment for eligibility and care transitions.
• Coordinate with discharge planners, case managers, and referral coordinators.
• Act as clinical resource to referral sources, patients, families, and staff.
• Provide education and clinical support to referral sources and new staff.
• Participate in quality improvement, compliance, and regulatory activities.
• Travel locally daily to hospitals, SNFs, and patient homes as needed.

Skills

RN licensure CA

Communication skills

Collaboration

Autonomy & organization

Willingness to travel

Education

Registered Nurse (CA) license

CHPN certification preferred

Tools

EHR familiarity

HCHB knowledge

Job description

Bridge Home Health & Hospice is seeking a Hospice Clinical Liaison to perform patient assessments and admissions to hospice services in California. The role requires independent clinical judgment to evaluate eligibility, coordinate transitions of care, ensure regulatory compliance, and serve as a clinical resource to referral sources, patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include leading interdisciplinary teams, supporting clinical operations, quality initiatives, and acting as a