Job Description

Seeking a Hospice Liaison Nurse in Fairfax, Virginia to generate and facilitate patient admissions from hospital-based referral sources. This role is essential to promoting growth, performing or coordinating clinical assessments, and building strong professional relationships with hospitals and healthcare partners.

The Hospice Liaison Nurse serves as a clinical and professional representative of our client, ensuring high-quality communication, ethical practice, and compliance with regulatory standards while supporting patients and families during end-of-life transitions.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains strong relationships with hospital-based referral sources to promote hospice admissions.
• Implements effective strategies to increase referrals and admissions.
• Maintains awareness of the local medical market, competitive landscape, and discharge planning processes.
• Provides timely responses to referral source inquiries and presentation requests.
• Delivers educational presentations, in-services, and “lunch & learn” sessions on hospice philosophy, end-of-life care, and Gilchrist Inova services.
• Communicates Hospice Medicare Benefit and insurance-related information accurately.
• Tracks referral activity and outcomes; collaborates with the Admissions & Business Development team to improve processes.
• Participates in meetings, providing feedback and innovative ideas.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA, Medicare Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards, and other regulatory requirements.
• Assists with orientation and education of new nursing staff and participates in recruitment-related activities.
• Performs all duties in a fiscally responsible manner aligned with Gilchrist Inova’s mission and values.

Direct Patient Care Responsibilities

• Conducts eligibility and clinical assessments for potential hospice patients.
• Coordinates patient transitions from hospital settings to hospice services.
• Communicates clinical findings with hospital representatives as needed.
• Educates patients and families about hospice services with professionalism and compassion.
• Completes timely and accurate electronic documentation using EMR systems.
• Collaborates with Hospice Admission RNs and Admission team members to manage referrals and admissions.
• Prioritizes visits and duties based on urgency and organizational policies.
• Provides ongoing status updates to referral sources, including patient condition changes and death notifications.
• Willingness to perform admissions nurse duties in homes and facilities when needed (including holidays).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Registered Nurse (RN) with an Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma required

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in one or more of the following:
• Hospice
• Home Health
• Critical Care
• Emergency Room
• Oncology
• Medical/Surgical Nursing
• Community Outreach or Pastoral Counseling

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Virginia RN license required
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and insured automobile required

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