Hospice Care Planner

MJHS; Village of Rockville Centre (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MJHS Hospice Care Planner is on-site at a major New York medical center, responsible for evaluating and establishing plans of care for Hospice referrals. The role coordinates admissions from hospital discharge to a hospice program meeting patient and family needs, and supports the care team in navigating complex transitions.

You will build and maintain relationships with physicians, social workers, case managers, and discharge planners, contributing to high-quality patient-centered care within

Qualifications

• Must be licensed with current NYS registration as Registered Professional Nurse.
• Minimum two years hospice nursing experience with proficiency in assessment and interviewing.
• Client-service oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving with ability to work independently.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required in some locations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and establish care plans for Hospice referrals.
• Facilitate admission of referrals from hospital discharge to Hospice programs.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with physicians, social workers, case managers and discharge planners.
• Work on-site at a major medical center.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Spanish/English bilingual

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.