Clinical Liaison

Clinical Liaison (Hospital Liaison)Location: Independence, MO Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried ExemptAt Legacy Hospice, our mission is rooted in compassionate care, clinical excellence, and meaningful connections. We partner closely with hospitals and healthcare providers to ensure patients and families experience smooth, supportive transitions when hospice care is appropriate. We're seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a Clinical Liaison and represent our services across hospital and care transition settings.What You'll DoThe Clinical Liaison is a clinically driven, relationship-focused role that bridges patient care and business development. You'll work directly with hospitals, physicians, case managers, patients, and families to assess eligibility, educate stakeholders, and support timely transitions into hospice services.Responsibilities Include:Represent Legacy Hospice in hospitals and transitional care settings, serving as a clinical and educational resourceBuild and maintain strong relationships with physicians, case managers, discharge planners, and healthcare partnersConduct onsite clinical assessments to determine preliminary eligibility for hospice servicesEducate patients and families on hospice benefits, services, advance directives, and consentsCoordinate timely referrals, documentation, and care initiation with branch teamsCollaborate with the Regional VP of Business Development to meet annual census and growth goalsPerform market analysis and contribute to care transition and territory plansProvide ongoing education to referral sources regarding payer guidelines and hospice criteriaEnsure accurate, timely documentation in Homecare Homebase (HCHB), including coordination notes and verbal orders when applicableRespond promptly to electronic referrals in compliance with established processesSupport referral source satisfaction by addressing concerns and resolving issues professionallyParticipate in community education, quality improvement initiatives, and strategy meetings as neededMaintain a professional, respectful presence in all interactionsComplete additional duties as assigned to support program successQualificationsCurrent, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practiceGraduate of an accredited school of nursingValid driver's license, reliable transportation, and required automobile insuranceStrong verbal and written communication skillsComfortable using mobile technology and electronic medical record systemsAbility to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independentlyStrong organizational, problem-solving, and relationship-building skillsHospice experience requiredAbility to work effectively under pressure and in fast-paced hospital environmentsWhat We OfferCompetitive salaryMileage and expense reimbursementComprehensive onboarding and ongoing trainingCollaborative, mission-driven team environmentA role that blends clinical expertise with meaningful relationship-buildingIf you're an RN who thrives in a clinical, consultative role and wants to make a lasting impact for patients and families during critical transitions of care, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today to join a team committed to compassionate care and clinical excellence.