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 development skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.<