RN Hospice Referral Liaison - Albuquerque Territory Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

LilyCare Hospice in the Albuquerque area is seeking a Hospice Clinical Liaison (RN) to help build our referral network from the ground floor and guide families to hospice at the right moment.

This full-time role covers the greater Albuquerque area with a daytime schedule, based out of our Albuquerque office. You will educate physicians and discharge planners on hospice eligibility and coordinate with the care team to ensure timely referrals.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in New Mexico or a compact state.
• Two years of RN experience; hospice, home health, or palliative care experience 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.

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.

Skills

RN license (NM)

Two years RN experience

Hospice/home health experience

Driver's license

Job description

LilyCare Hospice in the Albuquerque area is seeking a Hospice Clinical Liaison (RN) to help build our referral network from the ground floor and guide families to hospice at the right moment.

This full-time role covers the greater Albuquerque area with a daytime schedule, based out of our Albuquerque office. You will educate physicians and discharge planners on hospice eligibility and coordinate with the care team to ensure timely referrals.