Hospice Referral Liaison (RN) - Albuquerque Territory Lead

LilyCare; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (PPO plan)

401(k) retirement plan

Company-paid long-term disability

Paid time off and holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

LilyCare Hospice is seeking a Hospice Clinical Liaison (RN) to build and manage our referral network across the greater Albuquerque area. You will educate physicians and discharge planners about hospice eligibility and coordinate with the clinical team to ensure timely referrals and smooth transitions.

The role requires an active NM RN license, strong relationships with local hospitals and clinics, and a commitment to compassionate end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• RN license in NM or a compact state.
• At least 2 years of RN experience; hospice/home health or palliative care preferred.
• Established relationships with Albuquerque-area referral sources are a significant advantage.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Own the Albuquerque territory — build and grow referral relationships with hospitals, SNFs, assisted living communities, and physician practices.
• Educate physicians, discharge planners, and case managers on hospice eligibility and Medicare hospice benefit, and remove barriers to timely referrals.
• Review incoming referrals, obtain the H&P and clinical records needed to evaluate eligibility, coordinate with the Clinical Director on complex cases.
• Meet with patients and families to discuss goals of care and explain what hospice at home looks like.
• Hand off admitted patients to the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary team; track referral activity and document in the EMR.

Skills

Two years RN experience

Hospice/Home health experience

Relationship building with referral**

Education

RN license in NM or compact state

Job description

Hospice Clinical Liaison (RN)

LilyCare Hospice is a community-based hospice serving patients and families across the greater Albuquerque area. We are hiring a Hospice Clinical Liaison to help build our referral network from the ground floor and guide families to hospice at the right moment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (PPO plan)

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Company-paid long-term disability coverage

• Paid time off and holidays

• Mileage reimbursement

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the Albuquerque territory as our Hospice Clinical Liaison — build and grow referral relationships with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and physician practices

• Educate physicians, discharge planners, and case managers on hospice eligibility and the Medicare hospice benefit, and remove the barriers that keep patients from being referred in time

• Review incoming referrals, obtain the H&P and clinical records needed to evaluate eligibility, and coordinate with the Clinical Director on complex cases

• Meet with patients and families to discuss goals of care and explain what hospice at home actually looks like

• Hand off admitted patients cleanly to the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary team, track referral activity, and document accurately in the EMR

Compensation and Schedule

The Hospice Clinical Liaison role pays $90,000–$105,000 per year based on experience. Full-time, Monday–Friday days with flexibility to meet referral sources when they're available. Territory is the greater Albuquerque area, based out of our office at 4811 Hardware Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM.

Skills and Qualifications

• Current RN license in New Mexico or a compact state

• Two years of RN experience; hospice, home health, or palliative care experience strongly preferred

• Existing relationships with Albuquerque-area referral sources are a significant advantage

• Comfort initiating conversations with physicians, discharge planners, and families about end-of-life care

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Ready to build something as our next Hospice Clinical Liaison? Apply today.