Hospice Admissions & Referrals Nurse

Masonicare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Masonicare is seeking a Hospice Nurse Liaison in Norwich, CT to evaluate and admit patients to Hospice services, develop initial plans of care, and ensure timely documentation. You will educate patients and families about Hospice and assist with admissions and consents.

This role focuses on building referral relationships, coordinating referrals with hospital case managers and clinicians, coordinating DME orders, and ensuring compliance with Medicare/Medicaid requirements while maintaining

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• Connecticut Registered Nurse license currently.
• Knowledge of State Regulations, Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
• Experience in home health or acute care setting.
• Healthcare business development/marketing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess eligibility for Hospice services across assigned settings.
• Meet with patients and families to educate about Hospice and obtain admission consents.
• Identify payer for services and notify in cases of non-coverage.
• Complete Hospice admissions (GIP and Routine) with required assessments and timely documentation.
• Provide timely referrals and admissions to hospice services and assist with DME ordering.
• Develop patient-specific care plans and reconcile medications.
• Discharge planning of GIP hospice patients to alternate settings as applicable.
• Collaborate with physicians, palliative care team, case managers, social workers and Clinical Liaisons.
• Maintain professional representation of Masonicare and ensure timely adherence to annual requirements.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

Job description

Masonicare is seeking a Hospice Nurse Liaison in Norwich, CT to evaluate and admit patients to Hospice services, develop initial plans of care, and ensure timely documentation. You will educate patients and families about Hospice and assist with admissions and consents.

This role focuses on building referral relationships, coordinating referrals with hospital case managers and clinicians, coordinating DME orders, and ensuring compliance with Medicare/Medicaid requirements while maintaining