Hospice Care Transition Nurse Liaison

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 24 paid holidays and personal -

Company funded pension, up to $50,000

DailyPay

360 You benefits program

Vehicle lease discount

Job summary

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice is seeking a Transitional Nurse Liaison in the Kansas City area. The role requires an active Registered Nurse license and at least two years of RN experience, including acute care or oncology; hospice experience is preferred.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM CST, totaling 40 hours per week. Beneficial skills include EPIC, HCHB, and Microsoft Office, with a driver’s license for approximately 20% travel to patient locations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse including acute care or oncology experience, hospice experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, EPIC, and HCHB preferred.
• Able to transfer patients using proper body mechanics to promote safety for patient and staff.
• Proficient with computers.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to spend ~20% of workday driving to patient locations.

Responsibilities

• Complete an initial, comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Obtain complete demographic information and medical history including diagnosis and PCP information.
• Introduce the Agency to the patient/caregiver and coordinate start-of-care visit.
• Order DME, supplies, and medications related to hospice care.
• Deliver community education for assisted living facilities, SNFs, and hospitals.
• Provide patient education at bedside regarding hospice and end-of-life care.
• Attend discharge planning meeting with facility team to ensure safe discharge home.
• Determine hospice eligibility and appropriate level of care.
• Communicate with the clinical team on complex patients to prevent re-hospitalizations.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC

HCHB

Microsoft Office

Job description

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice is seeking a Transitional Nurse Liaison in the Kansas City area. The role requires an active Registered Nurse license and at least two years of RN experience, including acute care or oncology; hospice experience is preferred.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM CST, totaling 40 hours per week. Beneficial skills include EPIC, HCHB, and Microsoft Office, with a driver’s license for approximately 20% travel to patient locations.