Hospice Care Planner

Jobtome; Mineola (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Hospice Care Planner to evaluate and establish care plans for patients referred to Hospice Care services. On-site at a major medical center, you will facilitate admissions and coordinate with the care team to align services with patient and family needs.

The ideal candidate is a licensed RN with at least two years in hospice, strong assessment and interview skills, and excellent written and verbal communication. Bilingual Spanish/English is required in some locations.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as Registered Nurse with current NYS registration.
• Minimum two years hospice nursing experience with proficiency in assessment and interviewing.
• Strong client-service mindset with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Advanced critical thinking, problem-solving and independent work ability.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and establish plan of care for hospice patients referred from hospital.
• Facilitate admission of referrals to suitable hospice program.
• Develop and maintain relationships with physicians, social workers, case managers, and discharge planners.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

RN license (NY)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Our groundbreaking Hospice and Palliative Care programs offer a broad range of services in both in-patient facilities and the community to help patients and their families ease the burden of managing a life-limiting illness or end-of-life care. Working on-site at a major medical center, the Hospice Care Planner is responsible for evaluating and establishing a plan of care for patients referred for Hospice Care services. The Hospice Care Planner will facilitate admission of referrals upon discharge from the hospital to a Hospice program that meets the needs of the patient and family members. As a key member of the business development and marketing team, the Hospice Care Planner develops and maintains positive relationships with physicians, social workers, case managers and discharge planners within the medical center.

• Licensed with current Registration to practice as Registered Professional Nurse in NYS is required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must have a minimum of two years experience in Hospice nursing with proficiency in physical assessment and interviewing skills.
• Must be client-service focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills, plus the ability to work independently is essential.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is required in some locations.