Hospice Referral RN: Care Access & Admissions Lead

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Visiting Nurse in Morristown, NJ is seeking an experienced Hospice Referral Specialist RN to serve as the clinical bridge between hospitals, physicians, patients, families and our hospice teams. You will assess referrals, determine appropriate level of care, coordinate admissions and ensure timely, compassionate services that support safe transitions from hospital to home.

In this fast-paced role, you will educate patients and families about hospice services, collaborate with

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey RN license.
• 5 years Hospice nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience collaborating with physicians, case managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Hospice regulations, and discharge planning.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• BSN preferred.
• Epic experience and ICD coding knowledge helpful.
• Experience coordinating transitions of care across the continuum.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to determine patient eligibility for appropriate level of care.
• Review medical documentation to ensure referrals meet admission criteria and regulatory requirements.
• Meet with patients and families to educate them on Hospice services, benefits, and care philosophy.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, discharge planners, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate seamless transitions of care.
• Complete timely referrals and documentation within Epic.
• Coordinate durable medical equipment and other services needed prior to discharge.
• Coordinate hospice admission and care transitions to in-patient or home with clinical and operational leadership to ensure timely initiation of services.
• Complete GIP admission as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and clinical case discussions.
• Support accurate diagnosis coding and documentation.
• Monitor referral activity and contribute to departmental growth initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of home care regulations, hospice standards, reimbursement guidelines, and payer requirements.

Skills

NJ RN License

Hospice nursing experience

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Medicare & Hospice regulations

Discharge planning

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Education

BSN

Tools

Epic

ICD coding

Job description

Atlantic Visiting Nurse in Morristown, NJ is seeking an experienced Hospice Referral Specialist RN to serve as the clinical bridge between hospitals, physicians, patients, families and our hospice teams. You will assess referrals, determine appropriate level of care, coordinate admissions and ensure timely, compassionate services that support safe transitions from hospital to home.

In this fast-paced role, you will educate patients and families about hospice services, collaborate with