Hospice Transition Navigator RN

Encompass Health; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is seeking a dedicated individual for a representative position focused on patient education and transitional care. Applicants should be graduates of an approved nursing or therapy program with at least one year of home care experience. The role includes fostering community awareness and implementing quality care guidelines. We offer competitive benefits and a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

30 days PDO – Up to 6 weeks

Continuing education opportunities

Scholarship program for employees

Matching 401(k) plan

Comprehensive insurance plans

Flexible spending account plans

Incentivized bonus plan

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year experience in home care.
• Demonstrated understanding of hospice laws and guidelines.
• Must possess valid state driver license.

Responsibilities

• Represent the branch in transitional care activities.
• Develop patient-centered transition plans.
• Educate patients and communities regarding services.

Skills

Clinical Guidelines Integration

Public Awareness Education

Basic Technology Skills

Education

Graduate of an approved school of nursing, therapy, or social work

Licensed in the state of practice

Job description

Overview

Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.

As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We’re committed to expanding what’s possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative.

At Enhabit, the best of what’s next starts with us. We not only make it a priority to maintain an ethical and stable workplace but also continually invest in our employees. By extending ongoing professional development opportunities and providing cutting-edge technology solutions, we ensure our employees are always moving their careers forward and prepared to deliver a better way to care for our patients.

Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Subject to employee eligibility, some benefits, tools and resources include:

• 30 days PDO – Up to 6 weeks (PDO includes company observed holidays)
• Continuing education opportunities
• Scholarship program for employees
• Matching 401(k) plan for all employees
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance plans for full-time employees
• Flexible spending account plans for full-time employees
• Minimum essential coverage health insurance plan for all employees
• Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
• Incentivized bonus plan

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 thatpromote 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 nursing, therapy, or social work.
• 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.