Hospice Care Planner & Navigator

Jobtome; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MJHS Hospice & Palliative Care seeks an experienced nurse to implement hospice-related projects, identify eligible patients, and facilitate goal setting and advance care planning in collaboration with the care team.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, coordination with physicians, and education of professionals, with bilingual Spanish/English skills required in certain locations.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in New York State
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum two years of hospice nursing experience
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Advanced critical thinking and problem solving
• Ability to work independently
• Bilingual Spanish/English required in some locations

Responsibilities

• Implement projects to promote goal setting, advance care planning and hospice eligibility enrollment for patients with advanced illness.
• Collaborate with senior management to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Communicate with physicians and treatment team to support project implementation.
• Identify patients and determine eligibility; facilitate goal setting discussions and advance care planning.
• Perform hospice eligibility reviews with physicians and hospice staff as appropriate.
• Assist with hospice enrollment processes and Election of Benefits.
• Coordinate telehealth device distribution, tracking, and quality control; develop patient/family educational materials.
• Track referrals and ensure timely identification and evaluation for telehealth interventions.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Clinical assessment

Communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

NYS Registered Nurse License

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

MJHS Hospice & Palliative Care seeks an experienced nurse to implement hospice-related projects, identify eligible patients, and facilitate goal setting and advance care planning in collaboration with the care team.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, coordination with physicians, and education of professionals, with bilingual Spanish/English skills required in certain locations.