RN Clinical Liaison for Hospice Care & Transitions

Legacy Hospice, Inc.; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Onboarding and training

Collaborative team environment

Clinical-relationship role

Job summary

Legacy Hospice, Inc. in Independence, MO is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a Clinical Liaison, bridging patient care and business development across hospital and care transition settings.

The role focuses on eligibility assessment, stakeholder education, and timely transitions into hospice services, coordinating with physicians, case managers, discharge planners, and care teams to support growth and quality care.

Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and required automobile insurance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable using mobile technology and electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Hospice experience required.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in fast-paced hospital environments.

Responsibilities

• Represent Legacy Hospice in hospitals and transitional care settings, serving as a clinical and educational resource
• Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, case managers, discharge planners, and healthcare partners
• Conduct onsite clinical assessments to determine preliminary eligibility for hospice services
• Educate patients and families on hospice benefits, services, advance directives, and consents
• Coordinate timely referrals, documentation, and care initiation with branch teams
• Collaborate with the Regional VP of Business Development to meet annual census and growth goals
• Perform market analysis and contribute to care transition and territory plans
• Provide ongoing education to referral sources regarding payer guidelines and hospice criteria
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation in Homecare Homebase (HCHB), including coordination notes and verbal orders when applicable
• Respond promptly to electronic referrals in compliance with established processes
• Support referral source satisfaction by addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally
• Participate in community education, quality improvement initiatives, and strategy meetings as needed
• Maintain a professional, respectful presence in all interactions
• Complete additional duties as assigned to support program success

Skills

RN license

Communication skills

Mobile tech/EMR

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Hospice experience

Pressure handling

Driver's license

Independent work

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Legacy Hospice, Inc. in Independence, MO is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a Clinical Liaison, bridging patient care and business development across hospital and care transition settings.

The role focuses on eligibility assessment, stakeholder education, and timely transitions into hospice services, coordinating with physicians, case managers, discharge planners, and care teams to support growth and quality care.