Nurse Navigator RN

HIA Hospice; Detroit Lakes (MN); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short-term and long-term disability

Generous time off

Job summary

HIA Hospice in Detroit Lakes, MN, seeks a Hospice Nurse Navigator to act as a clinical advisor and community liaison across healthcare settings. The role identifies patients for hospice, educates partners on services, and coordinates care transitions.

This RN-driven position emphasizes outreach strategy and strong referral relationships. The candidate will educate providers, coordinate admissions, and support documentation while promoting hospice philosophy and patient-centered care throughout

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hospice, palliative care, or long-term care nursing experience.
• Active RN license valid in North Dakota and Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Guide providers and families on hospice eligibility and care options.
• Coordinate hospital referrals, admissions, and transitions.
• Build and maintain referral partnerships with physicians and hospitals.
• Deliver education and training to healthcare partners and internal teams.
• Develop and execute a strategic territory plan to grow awareness and referrals.

Skills

Public speaking

Relationship-building

Outreach

Healthcare marketing

Local travel

Education

RN License (ND & MN)

Job description

Our mission: 'To provide comfort and care through life's journey’ Join our team today!General Summary:As a Hospice Nurse Navigator, you will serve as a trusted clinical advisor and community liaison, working across healthcare settings to identify patients appropriate for hospice care, educate providers and partners on hospice services and benefits, coordinate seamless transitions into care, and build strong, lasting referral relationships. This role combines clinical navigation + outreach strategy, making it ideal for an RN who enjoys both care coordination and community engagement.This position is full-time and based out of our Detroit Lakes office location and serving the surrounding communities.Essential Functions:Guide providers and families in understanding hospice eligibility and care optionsFacilitate hospital referrals, admissions, and care transitionsCoordinate with clinical and admissions teams to ensure timely patient accessSupport documentation and assist with physician orders for admissionProvide in-services, presentations, and one-on-one education to healthcare partnersPromote understanding of hospice philosophy, benefits, and servicesProvides education and training to internal team members and partner facility staff to promote collaboration, strengthen clinical best practices, and ensure consistent, high-quality care delivery across the continuum.Serve as a subject matter expert in end-of-life careDevelop and maintain strong referral partnerships with physicians, hospitals, and community organizationsExecute a strategic territory plan to grow hospice awareness and appropriate referralsParticipate in understanding referral trends and adjust outreach effortsServe as a visible, trusted presence throughout the healthcare communityCollaborate with community relations, marketing, education, and clinical teamsBenefits:We offer a robust benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, short-term and long-term disability, and a generous time off package.We have a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.Pay Range: Starting at $34.67/hour (based on experience)Expectations of all EmployeesSupport the mission, vision and values through unequaled quality patient care, professional competence, collaboration, communication, innovation, accountability, ownership and provide support to the entire agency regardless of their primary office location.HIA Health has HEARTHonor - We accept the honor of service to hospice patients, families, and communities.Excellence - We strive for excellence in my work, as we stand on hallowed ground.Attitude - We choose a positive attitude at work.Respect - We treat people with the same respect I wish to be given.Teamwork - We value everyone’s contribution in delivery of care, operation of the organization and stewardship of our resources.Education, Certificates and Experience:Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in ND and MN3–5+ years of nursing experience (hospice, palliative care, or LTC preferred)Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locallyExperience in hospice, home care, or end-of-life careBackground in outreach, education, or healthcare marketingStrong public speaking and relationship-building skills