Hospice Liaison and Admissions Registered Nurse; RN), Part Time Homecare

Position: Hospice Liaison and Admissions Registered Nurse (RN), Part Time Days, 32-Hours, Homecare

Location: Thompson, CT

Job :

# of Openings: 1

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Part-Time Hospice Liaison and Admissions Registered Nurse to join our Homecare department in Thompson, CT!

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000!

Shift: Days

Schedule: 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

Weekends: Every third

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pharmacy Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – With eligible employer contribution
• Life Insurance – Basic and supplemental coverage options
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off – Including vacation days, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Educational Reimbursement
• Pay-for-Performance Opportunities
• Shift Differentials – Additional pay for evening, night, or weekend shifts (where applicable)
• Career Pathways – Opportunities for clinical ladder advancement, internal growth, leadership development, and mentorship
• Employee Perks – Weekly Pay, Recognition programs, Employee Wellness Initiatives, Food Truck Fridays, and Employee Appreciation Events

As the Hospice Liaison and Admissions Registered Nurse (RN), you will serve as a key clinical representative and ambassador for the hospice program within hospital and skilled nursing facility settings. This role is responsible for providing timely hospice consultations, completing admissions, and strengthening referral partner relationships, with performance measured through clinical quality, responsiveness, and care transition outcomes.

• Provide hospice consultations in hospital and skilled nursing facility settings
• Support appropriate and timely hospice referrals through clinical assessment and education
• Serve as a clinical resource to physicians, case managers, social workers, and facility staff
• Respond to consult requests within established service level expectations

• Complete hospice admissions across assigned settings
• Perform comprehensive eligibility assessments in compliance with Medicare and regulatory requirements
• Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, Hospice Medicare Benefit, services, and care transitions
• Assist with coordination of care transitions for patients moving to another level of care
• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete admission documentation
• Maintain a consistent and professional presence within assigned hospitals and facilities
• Build and sustain collaborative referral partner relationships
• Model respectful, solution-focused, and patient-centered communication
• Represent the hospice program with professionalism and clinical credibility

• Collaborate with intake, case management, and hospice interdisciplinary teams
• Identify barriers to timely admissions and recommend workflow improvements
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development
• Ensure effective handoff communication to hospice care teams
• Contribute to hospice census growth and program goals

• Required
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required
  • Valid Connecticut Driver’s License and proof of current insurance coverage required
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
  • Minimum of 7–10 years of clinical nursing experience
  • Strong assessment and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in hospital and facility settings

• Hospice or palliative care experience
• Knowledge of hospice eligibility and Medicare hospice regulations

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