Hospice Liaison

MorseLife Health Systems•West Palm Beach, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At MorseLife, Every Transition Matters. About MorseLife For more than 40 years, MorseLife Health System has been setting the standard for exceptional senior care in South Florida. As a nonprofit healthcare system, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through compassionate care, clinical excellence, innovation, and service. We are proud to be recognized as a: Great Place To Work® Certified employer, 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home, Recipient of the Gold Seal Award from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care. At MorseLife, learning never stops. As a respected teaching organization, we proudly partner with leading colleges, universities, and healthcare training institutions to educate and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through our robust clinical rotation program, students gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside experienced clinicians and interdisciplinary teams dedicated to excellence. Our academic partners include: Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations, Barry University, Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Florida International University (FIU), Keiser University, Lynn University, Nova Southeastern University (NSU), Palm Beach State College (PBSC), South Florida Healthcare Institute, South University, University of Miami (UM). Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact every day. MorseLife by the Numbers: 40+ years of serving South Florida seniors and their families, 1,700+ dedicated team members united by a shared mission, 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home recognized for excellence in care, Great Place To Work® Certified workplace, Gold Seal Award recipient from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care, 11 academic partnerships helping educate tomorrow’s healthcare professionals, Comprehensive continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Hospice, Home Health, PACE, and Community-Based Services, Mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in health sciences, Social Work, or a related clinical field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a clinical, case management, or healthcare coordination role (hospital, long-term care, or similar setting preferred).
Experience with utilization management, discharge planning, or care coordination strongly preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and electronic medical record systems.
CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Case Management (CCM or similar) preferred but not required.
Other clinical certifications (e.g., CNA, CMA, LPN, MSW) are helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate hospital admissions through concurrent and retrospective reviews to determine medical necessity and appropriate levels of care.
Act as a clinical liaison between hospitals and PACE program staff to ensure seamless care coordination.
Review and assess medical documentation and service requests for accuracy, necessity, and alignment with established guidelines.
Exercise professional judgment in collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring alignment with clinical objectives, participant needs, and regulatory requirements.
Assist with discharge planning to facilitate appropriate transitions of care and reduce readmissions.
Participate in Quality Improvement and Risk Management activities.
Track and report care trends or issues to the Regional Director of Clinical Services.
Apply clinical judgment and independent problem-solving to optimize care delivery, drive efficient resource utilization, and enhance participants' overall quality of life in alignment with care objectives.
Advocate for minimizing hospital stays when clinically appropriate.
Maintain timely and accurate records of participant interactions and care updates.
Provide daily status updates to the Regional Director of Clinical Services.
Performs all other duties as assigned.