RN Hospice Liaison — Day Shift (No Weekends)

Trinity Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

Mileage reimbursement

Laptop provided for charting

Orientation

Benefits through St Peters Health

Job summary

Community Hospice in Albany, NY is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse (RN) Liaison to join our Hospice Intake Team. The role connects patients, families, hospital staff, and hospice services, primarily within Albany Medical Center and Capital Region hospitals.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with no weekends or on-call, and generous mileage reimbursement; includes orientation and full benefits through St Peters Health partners.

Qualifications

• A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
• Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN preferred
• 1 year of recent acute care RN experience required
• Hospice, Palliative Care or RN Liaison experience a plus but not required.
• The RN must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written
• Valid Driver's License and Reliable vehicle
• High level of interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
• Understanding of Hospice principles preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for hospice eligibility and appropriateness of services
• Provide education to patients, families, and healthcare professionals regarding hospice philosophy, services, and benefits.
• Collaborate with hospital physicians and Hospice Medical Directors to confirm hospice eligibility.
• Coordinate and communicate key clinical information to ensure a smooth transition to the hospice admitting nurse.
• Work closely with hospital case managers, discharge planners, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Serve as a trusted resource and advocate for patients and families exploring end-of-life care options.

Skills

RN license NY

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Community Hospice in Albany, NY is seeking a Full-time Registered Nurse (RN) Liaison to join our Hospice Intake Team. The role connects patients, families, hospital staff, and hospice services, primarily within Albany Medical Center and Capital Region hospitals.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with no weekends or on-call, and generous mileage reimbursement; includes orientation and full benefits through St Peters Health partners.