Hospice Clinical Liaison

LilyCare Hospice of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

18h • Onsite

About The Position

LilyCare Hospice is a community-based hospice serving patients and families across the greater Albuquerque area. The Hospice Clinical Liaison will build the referral network in the Albuquerque territory and help guide families to hospice at the appropriate time. The role involves developing referral relationships, educating healthcare professionals about hospice eligibility and the Medicare hospice benefit, reviewing referrals and clinical records, supporting patients and families in understanding hospice care at home, and coordinating handoffs to the clinical team.

This is a full-time, Monday–Friday daytime position based out of the Albuquerque office, with flexibility to meet referral sources when they are available. The territory is the greater Albuquerque area. Compensation is $90,000–$105,000 per year, based on experience.

Requirements

• Current RN license in New Mexico or a compact state.
• Two years of RN experience.
• Comfort initiating conversations with physicians, discharge planners, and families about end-of-life care.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice, home health, or palliative care experience is strongly preferred.
• Existing relationships with Albuquerque-area referral sources are a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow referral relationships with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and physician practices across the Albuquerque territory.
• Educate physicians, discharge planners, and case managers on hospice eligibility and the Medicare hospice benefit, and address barriers to timely referrals.
• Review incoming referrals, obtain the history and physical (H&P) and clinical records needed to evaluate eligibility, and coordinate complex cases with the Clinical Director.
• Meet with patients and families to discuss goals of care and explain hospice care at home.
• Hand off admitted patients to the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary team.
• Track referral activity and document accurately in the EMR.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (PPO plan)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-paid long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed