Hospital Nurse Liaison at Hospice of the Piedmont Inc

, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Knowledge, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Patient Advocacy, Organizational Skills, Relationship Building

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Join Our Team as a Hospital Nurse Liaison Hospice of the Piedmont is seeking a compassionate and skilled Hospital Nurse Liaison to serve as a vital connection between hospital teams and hospice care. This full-time position covers the University of Virginia Medical Center and Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, ensuring patients and families receive the support and education they need during critical transitions. As the face of Hospice of the Piedmont within these hospitals, you’ll coordinate care for referred individuals, advocate for eligible patients, and provide education to patients, families, and healthcare professionals. This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives on collaboration, patient advocacy, and building strong relationships within the hospital setting. Responsibilities/General Duties Establish a hospice presence in hospitals by attending rounds, care conferences, in-service meetings, committee meetings, and new staff orientations. Coordinate discharge plans with hospital case managers, patients, families, and hospice staff for newly referred patients, providing consultation and follow-up. Inform hospital patients and their families about Hospice of the Piedmont services. Educate and consult hospital medical professionals on Hospice of the Piedmont services, pain management, hospice care, and reimbursements, advising the Hospital Relations Manager on community needs. Contribute to marketing and business development plans. Ensure census growth. Demonstrate familiarity with agency policies, state, and federal hospice regulations. Transfer patient information from hospital systems to hospice EMR promptly. Advocate for current hospice patients admitted to the hospital or ER. Participate in research, quality improvement, or other end-of-life care studies. Maintain confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the Agency. Essential Skills for Success: Clinical Knowledge – Hospice care principles, pain management, and regulations. Communication Skills – Clear, empathetic conversations with patients, families, and staff. Collaboration – Work effectively with hospital teams and hospice staff. Patient Advocacy – Support eligible patients and ensure smooth transitions. Organizational Skills – Manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate documentation. Relationship Building – Promote hospice services and maintain strong hospital presence. Qualifications: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Two or more years of relevant nursing experience in terminal care, health team service coordination, documentation and/or case management. Ability to work four 10-hour shifts Ability to manage all aspects of terminal care, health team service coordination, and documentation. Emotionally mature and caring individual willing to give support and assistance to the terminally ill and their families. Intermediate computer skills. A valid driver’s license and current automobile liability insurance. Preferred: Previous experience in hospice, home health, health care sales or marketing. Strong knowledge of hospice regulations and reimbursement issues surrounding hospice care. Hospice of the Piedmont offers you the opportunity to reconnect with all of the reasons you went into nursing in the first place, along with competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Life, Short & Long Term Disability, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays. Hospice of the Piedmont is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.

Responsibilities

The Hospital Nurse Liaison will coordinate care for referred individuals and advocate for eligible patients while providing education to patients, families, and healthcare professionals. This role involves establishing a hospice presence in hospitals and ensuring smooth transitions for patients.