Hospice RN Clinical Liaison

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an experienced RN Clinical Liaison to coordinate hospice referrals and admissions for patients with life-limiting illnesses. The role emphasizes compassionate assessment, education, and seamless care transitions.

You will collaborate with physicians, discharge planners and the hospice team to develop personalized care plans prioritizing comfort, dignity, and symptom management, while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate

Qualifications

• RN licensure required and active in Indiana.
• Strong clinical assessment skills are essential.
• Excellent communication with patients, families and teams.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians, discharge planners and hospice staff.
• Knowledge of hospice regulations and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hospice referrals and admissions for patients with life-limiting illnesses.
• Conduct clinical assessments and explain hospice services to patients and families.
• Facilitate seamless transitions from hospitals, facilities, and homes into hospice care.
• Collaborate with physicians, discharge planners, and interdisciplinary hospice team to develop personalized care plans prioritizing comfort, dignity, and symptom management.
• Educate patients and families about hospice care options.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain accurate documentation.
• Represent the organization with compassion and professionalism within the community.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

• Coordinate hospice referrals and admissions for patients with life-limiting illnesses.
• Conduct clinical assessments and explain hospice services to patients and families.
• Facilitate seamless transitions from hospitals, facilities, and homes into hospice care.
• Collaborate with physicians, discharge planners, and interdisciplinary hospice team to develop personalized care plans prioritizing comfort, dignity, and symptom management.
• Educate patients and families about hospice care options.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain accurate documentation.
• Represent the organization with compassion and professionalism within the community.

Role:

RN Clinical Liaison

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hospice referrals and admissions for patients with life-limiting illnesses.
• Conduct clinical assessments and explain hospice services to patients and families.
• Facilitate seamless transitions from hospitals, facilities, and homes into hospice care.
• Collaborate with physicians, discharge planners, and interdisciplinary hospice team to develop personalized care plans prioritizing comfort, dignity, and symptom management.
• Educate patients and families about hospice care options.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain accurate documentation.
• Represent the organization with compassion and professionalism within the community.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and families.
• Knowledge of hospice regulations and documentation requirements.
• Demonstrates compassion, professionalism, and community engagement.