RN Clinical Liaison

Gentiva Hospice - Southwest Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Southwest Houston, TX

251-500 employees

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The RN Clinical Liaison at Gentiva Hospice plays a crucial role in educating healthcare professionals about hospice services and providing compassionate end-of-life solutions. This position is dedicated to ensuring effective intake and referral processes to meet the needs of patients, families, and referral sources, while advocating for patients and developing care plans. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, compassion, and dignity in care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the intake and referral processes are performed effectively and timely to meet the needs of patients, families, and referral sources.
• Complete the admissions process on referred patients in emergency cases, as staffing indicates, and for inpatient hospice admissions.
• Provide accurate and timely information regarding hospice services to anyone inquiring.
• Receive calls from referral sources, respond timely, and initiate paperwork to begin the intake/referral process.
• Serve as a patient advocate in evaluating/developing a plan of care and obtaining informed consent for hospice.
• Call on multiple account types including SNFs, ALFs, hospitals, and physicians.
• Offer in-services and education on the benefits of hospice.

Requirements

• Valid RN license in the state(s) of employment.
• Minimum of 2 years of healthcare experience preferred in settings such as hospice, home health, clinical liaison, RN liaison, clinical coordination, discharge planner, hospice case manager, or RN educator.
• Compassionate, kind, and empathetic demeanor towards clients, their patients, and their families.
• Known and respected within the community.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement