Hospice Transition Navigator - RN

Encompass Health Corporation; Arkwright (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice in Georgia seeks a dedicated professional to represent the branch in external transitional care activities, guiding patients and families through service options and coordinating with physicians and hospitals to ensure seamless care.

The role emphasizes adherence to clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement, with a focus on education and advocacy to advance home-based hospice services.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of clinical education.
• Must be licensed in the state where they currently practice.
• Must have at least one year experience in home care.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing hospice operations.
• Must have basic technology skills, including operation of a mobile device.

Responsibilities

• Represent the branch in external transitional care activities, and in professional contacts with patients, families, physicians, hospitals, facilities, senior living communities, professional associations, and similar health groups and institutions, to apprise them of the availability of Enhabit Home Health & Hospice services.
• Integrate clinical guidelines, protocols, and other metrics to develop patient-centered transition plans that promote quality and efficiency.

Skills

Home health care experience

Technology skills (mobile devices)

Education

Graduate of an approved school of clinical education

Licensed in the state of practice

Job description

Overview

Looking for a career that makes a difference every day?

Discover a rewarding career at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, one of the nation’s largest home-based care providers. Consistently recognized as a great place to work, Enhabit delivers exceptional care and fosters a collaborative culture that supports professional growth and ongoing development.

With strong organizational stability, a commitment to excellence, and careers rooted in purpose, Enhabit empowers team members to build forward-moving careers while expanding what’s possible for care in the home.

The Enhabit Advantage:

Enhabit offers competitive benefits designed to support well-being and help employees thrive in every stage of their careers. Eligible employees receive:

• Generous paid time off for full-time employees
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Incentive bonus opportunities
• Continuing education and scholarship opportunities

Responsibilities

Represent the branch in external transitional care activities, and in professional contacts with patients, families, physicians, hospitals, facilities, senior living communities, professional associations, and similar health groups and institutions, to apprise them of the availability of Enhabit Home Health & Hospice services. Integrate clinical guidelines, protocols, and other metrics to develop patient-centered transition plans that promote quality and efficiency. Serve as a public awareness representative and will be responsible foreducation related to provided services.

Qualifications

Education and experience, essential

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of clinical education
• Must be licensed in the state where they currently practice.
• Must have at least one year experience in home care.
• Must have demonstrated experience and understand federal, state, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing the operations of a hospice.
• Must have basic demonstrated technology skills, including operation of a mobile device.

Education and experience, preferred

• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of hospice is preferred.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid state driver license
• Must maintain automobile liability insurance as required by law
• Must maintain dependable transportation in good working condition
• Must be able to safely drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions

Additional Information

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.