Hospice Care Planner

Metropolitan Jewish Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in New York is seeking a Hospice Care Planner to evaluate and implement care plans for patients. This role involves working directly with hospital teams to ensure smooth admissions to hospice services. The ideal candidate is a licensed Registered Nurse in NYS with at least two years of hospice nursing experience and strong communication skills. Bilingual in Spanish and English is required in some locations. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Current Registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in NYS.
• Minimum of two years experience in Hospice nursing.
• Proficiency in physical assessment and interviewing skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and establish a plan of care for patients referred for Hospice Care services.
• Facilitate admission of referrals upon discharge from the hospital to a Hospice program.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Client-service focus

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Advanced critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse in NYS

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Working on‑site at a major medical center, the Hospice Care Planner evaluates and establishes a plan of care for patients referred for Hospice Care services. The Planner facilitates 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 Planner develops and maintains positive relationships with physicians, social workers, case managers and discharge planners within the medical center.

Qualifications

• Licensed with current Registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in NYS.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in Hospice nursing with proficiency in physical assessment and interviewing skills.
• 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 required in some locations.