Hospice Care Planner

MJHS; New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MJHS Hospice is recruiting for a Hospice Care Planner to work on-site at a major medical center. The role evaluates and establishes care plans for patients referred to Hospice services and facilitates admissions upon discharge to appropriate Hospice programs for patient and family needs.

As a vital member of the business development and marketing team, the Planner builds and maintains strong relationships with physicians, social workers, case managers and discharge planners to coordinate

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in NYS with current license.
• Minimum of two years hospice nursing experience.
• 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; ability to work independently.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required in some locations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and establish a plan of care for patients referred for Hospice Care services.
• Facilitate admission of referrals from hospital to a Hospice program that meets patient and family needs.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with physicians, social workers, case managers and discharge planners within the medical center.

Skills

Hospice nursing

Physical assessment

Interviewing skills

Independent work

Verbal communication

Written communication

Client-service oriented

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.