Hospital Access & Care Navigation Leader

LE10005 Empath Payroll Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits & Wellness

PTO 5+ weeks

CEU Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth

Job summary

Hospice of Marion County, a member of Empath Health, seeks a Hospital Access Navigator to join the Admissions team. This full-time leadership role oversees the Access Team within the Admission–Care Navigation Department and serves as the primary liaison to hospital partners, upholding Empath Health’s mission and values.

The position ensures regulatory compliance, coordinates patient access and care navigation processes, and promotes quality, efficiency, and staff development through coaching and

Qualifications

• AS degree required; Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university and Master’s degree preferred.
• Two years Hospice experience with at least two years of management experience preferred.
• At least five years total experience as an RN preferred; RN license required; must have reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance; travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership, oversight, and support to the Access Team staff within the Admission–Care Navigation Department.
• Serve as the primary liaison to hospitals, communicating Empath Health’s Mission, Vision, and values to partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations and accrediting standards.
• Coordinate and evaluate patient access and care navigation processes to promote quality, efficiency, and continuity of care.
• Monitor performance and support staff development through coaching, training, and performance feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Hospice experience

Travel

Education

AS degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Hospice of Marion County, a member of Empath Health, seeks a Hospital Access Navigator to join the Admissions team. This full-time leadership role oversees the Access Team within the Admission–Care Navigation Department and serves as the primary liaison to hospital partners, upholding Empath Health’s mission and values.

The position ensures regulatory compliance, coordinates patient access and care navigation processes, and promotes quality, efficiency, and staff development through coaching and