Hospice Transitional Nurse Liaison

Jobtailor; Troy (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Registered Nurse skilled in hospice care to perform comprehensive patient assessments, coordinate start-of-care visits, and educate patients and families about end-of-life care in Missouri. The role involves collaboration with hospital and facility teams to ensure safe discharges and appropriate levels of care.

Responsibilities include DME ordering, care coordination, and ongoing communication with clinical staff to minimize readmissions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum of two years of experience working as a Registered Nurse, including acute care or oncology experience.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, EPIC, and HCHB preferred.
• Able to transfer patients according to proper body mechanics to promote safety.
• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
• Proficiency with computers.
• Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
• Obtain complete and accurate demographic information and medical history, including diagnosis and primary care physician information.
• Introduce the agency to patients/caregivers, explain services, and coordinate start-of-care visits.
• Order requested DME, supplies, and medications related to hospice care.
• Deliver community education for assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals as requested.
• Provide bedside patient education regarding hospice, disease progression, and end-of-life care.
• Attend discharge planning meetings and work with facility teams to support safe, successful discharge home.
• Determine hospice eligibility and appropriate level of care.
• Communicate with the clinical team regarding complex, chronically ill patients to help prevent re-hospitalizations.
• Partner with field staff and leaders to support patients.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Coordination

DME Ordering

Demographic Information Collection

Medical History Documentation

Hospice Experience

Oncology Experience

Cultural Competence

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC

HCHB

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs
• Obtain complete and accurate demographic information and medical history, including diagnosis and primary care physician information
• Introduce the agency to patients/caregivers, explain services, and coordinate start-of-care visits
• Order requested DME, supplies, and medications related to hospice care
• Deliver community education for assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals as requested
• Provide bedside patient education regarding hospice, disease progression, and end-of-life care
• Attend discharge planning meetings and work with facility teams to support safe, successful discharge home
• Determine hospice eligibility and appropriate level of care
• Communicate with the clinical team regarding complex, chronically ill patients to help prevent re-hospitalizations
• Partner with field staff and leaders to support patients

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a Registered Nurse, including acute care or oncology experience
• Hospice experience preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, EPIC, and HCHB preferred
• Able to transfer patients as needed according to proper techniques of body mechanics to promote patient and staff safety
• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values
• Proficiency with computers
• Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient assessments, hospice care coordination, and effective communication with clinical teams. Proficient in utilizing healthcare technologies and providing education to patients and families regarding end-of-life care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Registered Nurse Experience
• Hospice Care Coordination
• Patient Education
• Microsoft Office Suite
• EPIC

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Patient Assessment
• Demographic Information Collection
• Medical History Documentation
• DME Ordering
• Care Coordination

Soft Skills

• Cultural Competence
• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing

Industry Keywords

• Hospice Experience
• End-of-Life Care
• Acute Care
• Oncology Experience
• Patient Safety

Tools & Technologies

• EPIC
• HCHB
• Microsoft Office Suite