What are the responsibilities and job description for the End-of-Life Care Specialist position at VITAS Healthcare?
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness by reviewing medical records as requested.
- Obtain agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria.
- Analyze data collected by the Licensed Practical Nurse to facilitate/obtain admission orders.
- Build effective referral source relationships to support high-quality and responsive expectations.
- Maintain clinical and professional competence.
