Hospice Referral & Admissions Nurse

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Hospice Liaison Nurse to coordinate referrals, assess patients, and facilitate admissions, ensuring timely access to hospice care within a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, case managers, social workers, discharge planners, and interdisciplinary teams to educate and support patients and families through the hospice transition process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required or RN licensure with relevant experience.
• Minimum three years' experience in home care or hospice.
• Current RN licensure in the appropriate state.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming hospice referrals and coordinate admission scheduling.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to determine hospice eligibility and patient needs.
• Facilitate hospice admissions and ensure smooth transitions from hospitals and other settings.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, social workers, discharge planners, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients, families, and referral sources on hospice services, benefits, and eligibility requirements.
• Support discharge planning efforts and remove barriers to timely hospice placement.
• Build strong relationships with hospital staff and community partners.
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations and organizational policies.

Skills

Nursing skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Pain management

EOL care

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Novant Health is seeking a Hospice Liaison Nurse to coordinate referrals, assess patients, and facilitate admissions, ensuring timely access to hospice care within a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, case managers, social workers, discharge planners, and interdisciplinary teams to educate and support patients and families through the hospice transition process.