Hospice Referral Specialist - RN; Care Access Center 4 shifts , Atla

Overview

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for hospice, home care, and care coordination? Atlantic Visiting Nurse is seeking a compassionate and clinically experienced Hospice Referral Specialist RN to join our Care Access Center.

In this highly collaborative role, you will serve as the clinical bridge between hospitals, physicians, patients, families, and our hospice teams. You will assess referrals, determine the appropriate level of care, coordinate admissions, and ensure patients receive timely, compassionate services that support safe transitions from hospital to home.

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to determine patient eligibility for appropriate level of care.
• Review medical documentation to ensure referrals meet admission criteria and regulatory requirements.
• Meet with patients and families to educate them on 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.

• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum five years of hospice nursing experience.
• 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.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Epic experience.
• Experience with hospice admissions or intake.
• Knowledge of ICD coding.
• Experience coordinating transitions of care across the continuum.

• Has extensive hospice nursing experience.
• Enjoys educating patients and families during important healthcare decisions.
• Is confident making clinical admission determinations.
• Builds strong relationships with physicians and hospital partners.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced referral environment.
• Has exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• Is highly organized and detail‑oriented.

At Atlantic Visiting Nurse, you will become part of an organization committed to delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care throughout every stage of the healthcare journey. As a Referral Specialist, you will play a critical role in helping patients receive the right care at the right time while collaborating with an experienced interdisciplinary team dedicated to clinical excellence and exceptional service.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members).
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan:
  Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution.
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave.
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising.
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave.
• Backup and On‑Site Childcare.
• Well‑Being Rewards.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program.
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts.
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance.

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran.