Referral Specialist, RN Atlantic Health Visiting Nurse Hospice Morristown, NJ
Job in
Summit, Union County, New Jersey, 07901, USA
Listed on 2026-06-15
Listing for:
Atlantic Health System
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-15
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Palliative Care Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Category:
Home Care/Hospice
Job Schedule:
Full-Time
Posted Date: T12:38:10+00:00
Job Shift:
Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 40.000000
The Hospice Liaison/Admissions Nurse is responsible for coordinating hospice admissions from hospitals, healthcare facilities, physicians, and community referral sources. Working closely with patients, families, physicians, discharge planners, and hospice leadership, this role facilitates a smooth transition to hospice services while ensuring compliance with clinical, regulatory, and reimbursement requirements.
The Hospice Liaison serves as a clinical consultant, educator, and customer service resource to referral sources and assists patients and families in understanding hospice services and determining the most appropriate level of care.
Principal Accountabilities:
* Develop and coordinate the initial plan of care for patients admitted to Home Hospice or General Inpatient Hospice.
* Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, case managers, and discharge planning personnel to obtain and review clinical information necessary for hospice admission.
* Assess patient eligibility and coordinate appropriate hospice level-of-care placement.
* Consult with Hospice Management regarding the appropriateness of General Inpatient Hospice admissions when needed.
* Educate patients and families regarding hospice philosophy, services, benefits, and levels of care.
* Obtain hospice admission orders from referring physicians and coordinate certification of terminal illness with Hospice Medical Directors.
* Facilitate timely and seamless admissions while ensuring a positive patient and family experience.
* Maintain current knowledge of hospice regulations, reimbursement guidelines, insurance requirements, and industry best practices.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with referral sources, healthcare providers, and community partners.
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives and perform other related duties as assigned.
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