Hospice Referral Specialist, RN- Home Care / Hospice, Full Time, Days, Northern / Central NJ

Fadona; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate patient care in hospice settings. The role involves developing care plans, ensuring quality service, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a valid RN license, with experience in hospice or palliative care preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Social Work, or related field required.
• Registered Nurse license is mandatory.
• 3-5 years experience in Hospice or Palliative Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops initial care plans for hospice admissions.
• Coordinates with patients, families, and physicians.
• Maintains knowledge of clinical issues and regulatory standards.

Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Customer Service

Clinical Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for working closely with hospitals and other facilities to coordinate continued patient care with hospice home healthcare services after discharge. Assures quality customer service to patients, families, referral sources, and co-workers. Serves as a consultant, educator, and customer service specialist to referral sources.

This candidate will serve as a department float, assigned where coverage is needed.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Develops initial plan of care for a Hospice admission to Home Hospice or a General Inpatient bed.
2. Coordinates with patients, families, physicians, and discharge planning personnel by obtaining complete clinical information for the hospice admission.
3. Contacts the Hospice Manager, as needed, to review the appropriateness of General Inpatient Hospice.
4. Communicates the levels of care for Hospice to the patients and families, ensuring the patient is admitted to the appropriate level of care.
5. Obtains an initial Hospice order from the referring physician and contacts one of the Hospice Medical Directors for certification of terminal illness for admission to General Inpatient Hospice.
6. Maintains current knowledge of clinical issues, regulatory and reimbursement standards, insurance contracts, and negotiated rate amounts.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Social Work, or a related field.
• Registered Nurse license.

Preferred:

• Experience in a similar role through apprenticeship or relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Hospice, Palliative Care, or a relevant area.