Compassionate PRN Palliative Care Navigator

Hospice Foundation Of Greater Baton Rouge; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of Baton Rouge seeks a PRN Social Support Navigator to join our Palliative Care team. You will support patients and families navigating care options, coordinate with Social Workers, and help access community resources.

This role requires compassionate communication, thorough documentation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, with travel to patient facilities as needed and adherence to HIPAA and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or health sciences.
• Experience in healthcare or social services; case coordination preferred.
• Experience with patients and families facing serious or chronic illness preferred.
• Experience in hospital, oncology, or hospice setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Palliative Care Social Workers in coordinating patient and family support needs.
• Make visits to patients’ homes or partner facilities to liaise between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding palliative care and hospice services.
• Assist with obtaining appropriate consents from the appropriate parties.
• Assist with nursing home placement or other care transitions as needed.
• Connect patients and families with community resources, benefits, and support services.
• Help identify and address psychosocial, emotional, or practical needs of patients and caregivers.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of interactions and referrals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team discussions and care coordination meetings.
• Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and compassionate communication at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Palliative Care Director or designee

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Empathy and compassion

Confidentiality

Time management

Resource navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / related field

Job description

Hospice of Baton Rouge seeks a PRN Social Support Navigator to join our Palliative Care team. You will support patients and families navigating care options, coordinate with Social Workers, and help access community resources.

This role requires compassionate communication, thorough documentation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, with travel to patient facilities as needed and adherence to HIPAA and confidentiality standards.