Registered Nurse Clinical Liaison

Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Liaison / Admission Nurse – Hospitals & Skilled Nursing Facilities & Clinics (Full-Time)
Location:
Walnut Creek, CA (serving surrounding Walnut Creek hospitals & SNFs & Drs. Clinics)
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Schedule:
Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Reports To:
Director of Business Development / Director of Nursing
Annual Salary Range: $150,000 – $170,000, based on experience and qualifications
Position Summary

Grace and Glory Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Full-Time RN Clinical Liaison based in Walnut Creek, CA, to serve as the primary clinical representative in acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and Drs. Clinics throughout the surrounding Contra Costa County area.

This role combines strong clinical judgment with relationship-driven outreach to support timely hospice referrals, smooth transitions of care, and census growth—particularly for late-day and weekend referrals.

• Serve as the primary clinical hospice representative in assigned hospitals and SNFs
• Identify hospice-appropriate patients through census review, chart audits, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Educate physicians, case managers, social workers, and discharge planners on hospice eligibility, levels of care, and services
• Provide compassionate education and support to patients and families
• Facilitate timely referrals and smooth transitions from hospital or SNF to hospice care

• Conduct bedside clinical evaluations and hospice eligibility assessments
• Collaborate with intake, admissions, nursing, and medical directors to expedite admissions
• Assist with consents, physician orders, and coordination of initial hospice visits
• Participate in GIP, respite, and short-term hospice stay discussions as appropriate

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with hospital and SNF staff
• Attend facility rounds and interdisciplinary meetings
• Serve as a trusted clinical resource to referral partners
• Represent Grace and Glory Hospice & Palliative Care with professionalism, integrity, and compassion

• Complete accurate and timely documentation related to referrals and evaluations
• Ensure compliance with Medicare hospice eligibility guidelines and company policies
• Communicate effectively with internal teams to ensure continuity of care

• Active California RN license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (hospital, SNF, hospice, or palliative care)
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• Ability to work independently across multiple facilities
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Hospice or palliative care experience
• Prior clinical liaison, admissions, or case management experience
• Familiarity with Medicare hospice eligibility criteria and regulations

• Annual Salary Range: $150,000 – $170,000, based on experience and qualifications
• Mileage reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in end-of-life care

Grace and Glory Hospice & Palliative Care is a mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality hospice and palliative services to patients and families throughout the Bay Area.