Nurse Liaison (RN)-Hospice–Business Development

## **Build Relationships. Advocate for Patients. Expand Access to Compassionate Hospice Care.** RVNAhealth is seeking an experienced **Hospice Nurse Liaison (RN)** to serve as both a clinical expert and business development professional, helping patients gain timely access to compassionate hospice services throughout **Fairfield County, Connecticut.** In this highly visible, community-based role, you'll partner with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, physician practices, oncology programs, and other healthcare providers to educate referral partners, identify hospice-appropriate patients, and facilitate seamless transitions into hospice care. If you're passionate about hospice, enjoy building meaningful professional relationships, and want to make a lasting impact on patients and families during life's most important moments, we'd love to meet you. **What You'll Do** As the Hospice Nurse Liaison, you will serve as a trusted clinical resource while developing and strengthening referral relationships throughout the community. ### Relationship Development & Business Growth - Develop and maintain strong partnerships with hospitals, physicians, case managers, discharge planners, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, oncology practices, and other referral sources. - Conduct regular outreach and facility visits to strengthen relationships and identify opportunities for hospice referrals. - Educate healthcare professionals on hospice philosophy, eligibility guidelines, Medicare hospice benefits, symptom management, and RVNAhealth services. - Represent RVNAhealth at community events, networking functions, healthcare meetings, and professional organizations. - Identify new referral opportunities and support strategic hospice growth initiatives. - Collaborate with leadership to achieve referral, census, and market development goals. ### Clinical Liaison Responsibilities - Identify patients who may benefit from hospice services based on disease progression and goals of care. - Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to facilitate timely hospice referrals and admissions. - Educate patients and families regarding hospice services, benefits, and end-of-life care options. - Support smooth transitions from hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and physician practices into hospice care. - Serve as a clinical resource regarding hospice eligibility, symptom management, advance care planning, and Medicare hospice benefits. - Coordinate closely with intake, admissions, and hospice clinical teams to ensure an exceptional referral-to-admission experience. ### Strategic Market Development - Monitor referral trends and identify opportunities to increase hospice awareness and utilization. - Maintain accurate referral documentation and activity within CRM and agency systems. - Provide leadership with market intelligence, referral feedback, and community insights. - Support educational initiatives focused on hospice, serious illness management, caregiver support, and advance care planning. **What We're Looking For** ### Required Qualifications - Current Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license. - Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience. - Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. - Ability to travel throughout RVNAhealth's service area. ### Preferred Qualifications - Experience in hospice, palliative care, home health, oncology, geriatrics, care transitions, or case management. - Previous healthcare business development, physician relations, hospice marketing, or community outreach experience. - Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field. - Working knowledge of hospice eligibility criteria and the Medicare Hospice Benefit. ## **Skills for Success** We're looking for someone who brings: - Outstanding relationship-building and networking abilities. - Strong consultative sales and business…