Hospice RN Liaison: Referrals & Care Coordination

Gulfside Healthcare Services; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfside Healthcare Services in Florida seeks an RN Liaison to facilitate referrals to hospice, build relationships with community partners, and perform timely assessments for patients referred to the organization. The RN will represent GHS professionally, collaborate with case managers and physicians, initiate care plans, and support smooth admissions while ensuring high‑quality patient care.

Requirements include Florida RN licensure, 2+ years in acute care (homecare/hospice preferred), active

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license is required.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in acute care; homecare/hospice preferred.
• CPR certification is mandatory.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates referrals to hospice and communicates with referral partners to promote services.
• Performs initial assessments (physical, social, psychological, financial) of referred patients.
• Discusses hospice options with patients and families; obtains consent when appropriate.
• Maintains professional communication with patients, families, physicians, and intake coordinators.
• Initiates care plans and educates patients/families on Gulfside Hospice services.
• Builds relationships with case managers, social workers, and physicians.
• Interacts with referral partners to offer alternatives for patients who do not meet hospice criteria.
• Provides ongoing assessments and timely documentation to Intake Coordinators (within 24 hours).
• Supports admission processes and coordinates services; anticipates future patient needs, including DME and staffing.
• Represents the agency in the community and at hospital settings; adheres to policies and maintains compliance.
• Educates the community about hospice care and participates in outreach activities.
• Occasional holiday coverage as assigned.

Skills

Registered Nurse

CPR Certification

Driver's license

Homecare/Hospice experience

Job description

Gulfside Healthcare Services in Florida seeks an RN Liaison to facilitate referrals to hospice, build relationships with community partners, and perform timely assessments for patients referred to the organization. The RN will represent GHS professionally, collaborate with case managers and physicians, initiate care plans, and support smooth admissions while ensuring high‑quality patient care.

Requirements include Florida RN licensure, 2+ years in acute care (homecare/hospice preferred), active