Palliative Care Navigator & Care Coordination

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse in a care coordination role in Pittsburgh. The position collaborates with palliative care teams and interdisciplinary colleagues to promote effective patient outcomes and optimal resource utilization.

The role emphasizes transition planning, data-driven care evaluations, and adherence to regulatory standards, with opportunities for professional growth through continued education and exposure to Highmark program integrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required or equivalent experience.
• Current PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure via eNLC.
• Discharge planning and community resource knowledge.
• 1 year in Home Care or hospice role is preferred.
• Case Management experience is preferred.
• 1 year in Critical Care is preferred.
• Strong time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient physical, psychosocial, and economic needs for transition to varying care levels.
• Contribute to development of the transition plan for patient and family.
• Document and verify data to monitor interventions and outcomes.
• Comply with accreditation requirements and apply performance improvement principles.
• Participate in Goals of Care conversations with patient or proxy.
• Coordinate care between Highmark entities and related programs.
• Participate in data tracking to improve clinical outcomes.
• Support department quality initiatives and ensure appropriate order sets.
• Use nursing process to plan and implement patient care as prescribed.
• Perform symptom assessment/management and med titration.
• Maintain AHN required continuing education and professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Discharge planning

Case management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse in a care coordination role in Pittsburgh. The position collaborates with palliative care teams and interdisciplinary colleagues to promote effective patient outcomes and optimal resource utilization.

The role emphasizes transition planning, data-driven care evaluations, and adherence to regulatory standards, with opportunities for professional growth through continued education and exposure to Highmark program integrations.