Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Part-Time Hospice Liaison and Admissions Registered Nurse to join our Homecare department in Thompson, CT.
Hours: 32 per week Shift: Days Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Weekends: Every third
Registered Nurse Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Pharmacy Plan • 401k Retirement Plan - With eligible employer contribution • Life Insurance - Basic and supplemental coverage options • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance • Critical Illness & Accident Insurance • Pet Insurance • Paid Time Off - Including vacation days, sick leave, and paid holidays
Educational Reimbursement Pay-for-Performance Opportunities Shift Differentials - Additional pay for evening, night, or weekend shifts where applicable Career Pathways - Opportunities for clinical ladder advancement, internal growth, leadership development, and mentorship Employee Perks - Weekly Pay Recognition programs Employee Wellness Initiatives Food Truck Fridays and Employee Appreciation Events
Registered Nurse (RN) Job Summary:
As the Hospice Liaison and Admissions Registered Nurse (RN), you will serve as a key clinical representative and ambassador for the hospice program within hospital and skilled nursing facility settings. This role is responsible for providing timely hospice consultations, completing admissions, and strengthening referral partner relationships with performance measured through clinical quality, responsiveness, and care transition outcomes.
Registered Nurse (RN) Job Responsibilities:
• Clinical Consultation & Referral Support • Provide hospice consultations in hospital and skilled nursing facility settings • Support appropriate and timely hospice referrals through clinical assessment and education • Serve as a clinical resource to physicians, case managers, social workers, and facility staff • Respond to consult requests within established service level expectations • Admissions & Eligibility Determination • Complete hospice admissions across assigned settings • Perform comprehensive eligibility assessments in compliance with Medicare and regulatory requirements • Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, Hospice Medicare Benefit services, and care transitions • Assist with coordination of care transitions for patients moving to another level of care • Ensure accurate, timely, and complete admission documentation • Relationship Management & Ambassador Role • Maintain a consistent and professional presence within assigned hospitals and facilities • Build and sustain collaborative referral partner relationships • Model respectful solution-focused and patient-centered communication • Represent the hospice program with professionalism and clinical credibility • Collaboration • Collaborate with intake case management and hospice interdisciplinary teams • Identify barriers to timely admissions and recommend workflow improvements • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development • Ensure effective handoff communication to hospice care teams • Contribute to hospice census growth and program goals
Registered Nurse (RN) Education and Experience Requirements:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required • Valid Connecticut Drivers License and proof of current insurance coverage required • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice • Minimum of 7-10 years of clinical nursing experience • Strong assessment and communication skills • Ability to work independently in hospital and facility settings • Preferred: Hospice or palliative care experience, Acute care case management, or SNF experience • Knowledge of hospice eligibility and Medicare hospice regulations
Why Choose Day Kimball Health?
The Care You Need. Close to Home.
For nearly 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees. We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth.
Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Day Kimball Health is a smoke-free environment. Are you ready to apply your expertise at the largest employer in Northeastern Connecticut, known for its commitment to excellence in individualized care? Join our team as a Hospice Liaison and Admissions Registered Nurse and experience a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a career that makes a difference.