Palliative Care Specialist

To support patient transitions within the palliative care continuum, the remote Palliative Care Transitions Specialist will manage referrals, coordinate care transitions to hospice, and ensure effective communication among providers, patients, and families. Key Responsibilities Review and classify incoming referrals for palliative appropriateness and confirm patient eligibility before care initiation Coordinate transitions from palliative care to hospice, facilitating goals-of-care discussions and tracking patient progress across care points Document patient communications and care management activities accurately, adhering to established protocols Required Qualifications No specific professional license required; candidates may have an LPN, RN, or Social Worker (BSW or greater) background Direct clinical experience or hands-on patient care in hospice or palliative care is required Working knowledge of healthcare terminology and palliative/hospice eligibility criteria Highly organized with the ability to multitask across various patients and workstreams Proficient with computers and familiar with EMR systems, CRM, and Microsoft Office