RN Clinical Liaison

Tapestry Hospice & Palliative Care is family owned and operated – not a big corporation. We have been serving North Georgia for over 16 years and continue to grow and reach new communities. We operate as a Care Family with each other and our patients. The promise to treat everyone like they matter flows over to the workplace where our patients are treated with dignity and compassion.
We are looking for exceptional people to join our growing family. Do you want to feel appreciated and be part of a dedicated team that strives for compassion, comfort and peace for their patients and their families? Your work family includes doctors, nurses, (on call nurses, NP’s, triage nurses, admission nurses, LPN’s) social workers CNA’s, chaplains, and volunteers, just to name a few.

The only thing missing is YOU!
Position Summary
Tapestry Hospice is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly motivated RN Clinical Liaison to serve as a key hospital-based resource.
This role is responsible for managing referral and intake processes, assessing patient eligibility, and facilitating timely, compliant admissions to hospice services. The Clinical Liaison acts as both a clinical expert and relationship manager, working closely with hospital teams, physicians, case managers, patients, and families to ensure a seamless transition to hospice care.
Essential Responsibilities
Clinical Evaluation & Admissions

Receive and respond promptly to referrals from hospitals, physicians, case managers, skilled nursing facilities, and other healthcare providers
Assess patients for hospice eligibility through medical record review, clinical evaluation, and collaboration with physicians
Determine appropriateness for General Inpatient (GIP) level of care, focusing on acute symptom management needs
Facilitate the complete hospice admission process, including obtaining consents, physician orders, and required documentation
Ensure all admissions meet Medicare, CMS, and organizational compliance standards

GIP Level of Care Coordination

Coordinate and admit patients to GIP level of care within hospital settings
Communicate clinical findings and recommendations with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
Collaborate with care teams to ensure appropriate level-of-care utilization and transitions when needed
Support continuity of care throughout the patient’s GIP stay

Patient & Family Education

Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, services, and benefits
Provide clear, compassionate guidance on what to expect from hospice care, including GIP services
Support informed decision-making with empathy, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity

Relationship Management & Outreach

Serve as the primary liaison between Tapestry Hospice and assigned hospitals/facilities
Make routine on‑site visits to hospitals to maintain visibility and accessibility
Build and maintain strong professional relationships with referral partners
Provide education to healthcare teams on hospice criteria, services, and referral processes
Identify opportunities to expand hospice awareness and referral networks

Coordination & Communication

Act as a central point of contact to ensure seamless coordination between referral sources and hospice teams
Facilitate clear, timely communication across interdisciplinary teams
Ensure smooth handoffs from hospital to hospice care

Documentation & Compliance

Complete all intake and admission documentation accurately and timely
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and hospice regulations
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to organizational standards

Qualifications
Education & Licensure

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
CPR certification
Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance

Experience

3 years of hospice experience preferred
Prior experience in hospital‑based roles, case management, or discharge planning strongly preferred

Experience with hospice admissions and GIP level of care highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong understanding of hospice philosophy, patient eligibility, and GIP criteria
Excellent clinical…