RN Hospital Liaison: Hospice Care & Partnerships

Hospice-of-the-Piedmont; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Hospice of the Piedmont in Virginia is seeking a Hospital Liaison to serve as a trusted clinical partner to patients, families, and hospital teams. In this relationship-driven role, you will help ensure timely access to hospice care through education, care coordination, and compassionate guidance, building referral partnerships and supporting smooth transitions of care.

This part-time position offers three 8-hour shifts per week (8:30 a.m.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Virginia.
• Two+ years nursing experience in terminal care, care coordination, documentation or case management.
• Driver's license, personal auto and current auto liability insurance.
• Preferred: hospice/home health sales or marketing; knowledge of hospice regulations and reimbursement issues.

Responsibilities

• Attend rounds, care conferences, in-service meetings, committee meetings and new staff orientations to establish a hospital presence.
• Coordinate discharge plans with case managers, patients, families and hospice staff; provide consultation and follow-up.
• Inform hospital patients and families about Hospice of the Piedmont services.
• Educate hospital professionals on hospice services, pain management and reimbursements; advise the Hospital Relations Manager on community needs.
• Contribute to marketing and business development plans.
• Support census growth.
• Maintain familiarity with agency policies and hospice regulations.
• Transfer patient information from hospital systems to the Hospice of the Piedmont EMR.
• Advocate for current hospice patients admitted to hospital or ER.
• Participate in research, quality improvement or other end-of-life care studies.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the Agency.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Patient advocacy

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Virginia RN license

Job description

Hospice of the Piedmont in Virginia is seeking a Hospital Liaison to serve as a trusted clinical partner to patients, families, and hospital teams. In this relationship-driven role, you will help ensure timely access to hospice care through education, care coordination, and compassionate guidance, building referral partnerships and supporting smooth transitions of care.

This part-time position offers three 8-hour shifts per week (8:30 a.m.