The Gilchrist Hospice Care (GHC) Hospice Liaison Nurse generates & facilitates patient admissions from hospital-based referral sources, promotes growth of admissions, performs or coordinates clinical assessments of patients, and is responsible for meeting GHC goals for successful relationships within Gilchrist service area hospitals. The Hospice Liaison Nurse establishes and nurtures external professional relationships, maintains awareness of local medical markets, provides clinical or psychosocial assessments of prospective patients when necessary, and represents GHC and its spectrum of services in a competent, professional manner consistent with the organization’s goals. Admits patients accepted into the Mobile Hospice Response beds and continues to case manage throughout the GIP hospital stay and will foster and collaborate with hospital staff on appropriate discharge planning. Education. Diploma, ADN, and/or BSN from an accredited institution. Experience. Minimum of three (3) years' experience required with hospice, home health, critical care, ER, oncology medical/surgical experience, community outreach or pastoral counseling. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to market to and deal tactfully with customers (e.g. physicians, social workers, nurses, etc.), other possible referral sources, and the community. Excellent professional communication, negotiation, presentation and public relations skills. Ability to facilitate hospice liaison work in any hospital setting, including Mobile Hospice, within Gilchrist service area. Knowledge of the practice of infectious disease precautions, universal precautions and employ safe practices for self-protection. Ability to coordinate with multiple departments including admissions, IPU staff, hospital staff and hospice physicians. Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision in a rapidly changing environment. Flexibility in scheduling and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong clinical or psychosocial assessment and documentation skills. Strong computer skills include e-mail, EMR, Word and PowerPoint applications. Licensures, Certifications. Must possess current Maryland State license as a Registered Nurse Valid driver’s license and safe driving record and an automobile that is insured in accordance with GHC requirements.