Nurse Liaison-Hospice at LifeBridge Health – Baltimore,, Maryland

Location: Sinai Hospital
Company: Bridging Life Hospice and Palliative Care

Bridging Life Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse Hospice Liaison to join our team at Sinai Hospital. In this vital role, you will be responsible for assessing patients to determine eligibility for hospice care, acting as a liaison between the hospital and hospice services, and advocating for patients and their families throughout their hospice journey.

As a Hospice Liaison, you will work closely with hospital staff, case managers, patients, families, and referral sources to ensure timely and appropriate hospice care. You will also assist in the development of care plans, educate patients and caregivers about hospice services, and participate in various committees and in-service opportunities.

• Collect health data and assess patients to determine eligibility for hospice care.

• Communicate effectively with case managers, hospital associates, and intake associates regarding patient status.

• Act as a liaison and advocate for hospice patients admitted to the hospital, ensuring the hospice plan of care is maintained during inpatient admission.

• Coordinate with hospital case managers and providers to ensure appropriate admission of hospice patients.

• Educate hospital patients, families, caregivers, and referral sources on the philosophy, goals, and services of hospice.

• Participate in the review of hospital daily census to identify appropriate hospice patients.

• Conduct initial assessments and facilitate the admission process for eligible patients to the Carroll Hospice program.

• Collaborate with referral sources to ensure discharge planning and DME needs are met.

• Maintain and submit weekly records of time spent, referrals, admissions, conversion rates, and related activities.

• Encourage timely consideration of hospice care to improve symptom management and provide supportive care for terminally ill patients.

• Adhere to Carroll Hospice/Homecare and Carroll Hospital Center policies and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment and infection control measures are in place.

• Participate in community education programs such as Hospice 101 and Hospice 102.

• Assume responsibility for continued education and growth in the nursing field.

• Current Maryland Registered Nurse License (or eligibility to obtain Maryland license).

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Hospice experience is required.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Sign-on Bonus eligible

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement options, and more.