RN: Home Care & Hospice Referral Specialist

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance and Advancement

403(b) Retirement Plan

Résumé du poste

Atlantic Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Home Care & Hospice Referral team in Morristown, NJ. The role is centered on coordinating referrals, determining level of care, and ensuring timely admissions to home care or hospice services.

You will bridge hospitals, physicians, patients, families, and our home care/hospice teams, guiding transitions from hospital to home and supporting compliant, compassionate care delivery.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum five (2) years of Home Care or Hospice nursing experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience collaborating with physicians, case managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Hospice regulations, and discharge planning.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to determine patient eligibility for Home Care or Hospice services.
• Review medical documentation to ensure referrals meet admission criteria and regulatory requirements.
• Meet with patients and families to educate them on Home Care and Hospice services, benefits, and care philosophy.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, discharge planners, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate seamless transitions of care.
• Complete timely referrals and documentation within Epic.
• Coordinate durable medical equipment and other services needed prior to discharge.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and clinical case discussions.
• Support accurate diagnosis coding and documentation.
• Monitor referral activity and contribute to departmental growth initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of home care regulations, hospice standards, reimbursement guidelines, and payer requirements.
• Serve as a clinical resource for referral specialists, physicians, and internal stakeholders.

Connaissances

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Communication

Relationship-building

Care planning

Regulatory knowledge

Formation

RN license (NJ)

BSN preferred

Outils

Epic

Description du poste

Atlantic Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Home Care & Hospice Referral team in Morristown, NJ. The role is centered on coordinating referrals, determining level of care, and ensuring timely admissions to home care or hospice services.

You will bridge hospitals, physicians, patients, families, and our home care/hospice teams, guiding transitions from hospital to home and supporting compliant, compassionate care delivery.