Hospice Care Planner

MJHS; West New York (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MJHS Hospice is seeking a Hospice Care Planner to evaluate and establish care plans for patients referred to Hospice services within a major medical center. You will facilitate admissions from hospital discharge to appropriate Hospice programs while supporting relationships with physicians, social workers, case managers and discharge planners.

This role sits on the business development and marketing team. The ideal candidate is a registered nurse with hospice experience, excellent communication

Qualifications

• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum two years hospice nursing experience with proficiency in physical assessment and interviewing.
• Client-service oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills; ability to work independently.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required in some locations.

Responsibilities

• On-site at a major medical center, 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 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

Nursing experience

Communication skills

Independent work

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

NYS RN license

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.