Emmanuel Hospice ยท 1 day ago
Clinical Liaison- Registered Nurse (RN)
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expEmmanuel Hospice is seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Liaison to serve as the vital connection between hospital systems, patients, families, and our hospice care team. This role blends clinical expertise with relationship-building to ensure timely, compassionate, and clinically appropriate referrals.
Elder CareHealth CareNon ProfitNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Act as the primary liaison between hospital and hospice teams, strengthening partnerships and supporting referral sources
Collaborate with care managers, social workers, and interdisciplinary teams to identify hospice candidates and support discharge planning
Provide patient and family education on hospice services, expectations, and next steps
Identify and resolve barriers to discharge (family readiness, transportation, DME delays, medication issues)
Coordinate placement needs and confirm appropriate levels of care (home, facility, respite, GIP-to-home)
Review eligibility documentation with providers and hospice Medical Director to ensure compliance
Communicate real-time updates to Admissions, Scheduling, and Clinical Leadership
Ensure DME and comfort medications are ordered and delivered prior to discharge
Serve as the primary contact for hospice patients presenting to the ED or admitted to the hospital
Maintain accurate documentation in EMR systems for all communications, referrals, and admissions
Partner with Business Development and Clinical Leadership to identify referral trends and service needs
Uphold compliance with Emmanuel Hospice policies and all Federal, State, and local regulations
Qualification
Required
Valid Registered Nurse license in the State of Michigan
Associate Degree required; BSN preferred
Minimum 2+ years of acute care experience
Demonstrated success in building strong partnerships with healthcare providers and families
Proven experience in referral development and relationship building with community resources
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, presentations, database tracking/reporting, and EMR systems
Excellent oral communication skills; self-directed with the ability to work independently
Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Preferred
1 year of home care or hospice experience preferred
Benefits
Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate
Self-care coaching + EAP
Company tech provided (laptop/iPad, phone)
Generous time off including PTO and Sick Time packages
Medical, Dental, & Vision and other benefits offered starting Day One!
Employer paid Life and Short-term Disability
Bereavement leave that allows for support of you and your family
403(b) plan with match
Company
Emmanuel Hospice
Emmanuel Hospice is a non-profit institution that ensures end-of-life support, nursing, and care for terminally ill elders in the community.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase