RN Hospice Care Navigator - Home & Hospital Discharge

Cleveland Clinic; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic’s Home Care and Hospice team seeks a Registered Nurse to coordinate inpatient referrals, discharge planning, and admissions for contracted facilities. You will educate patients and families about hospice benefits, document care plans in the EMR, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

Ideal candidates hold RN licensure, a BLS certificate, and 1 year in an acute setting, with flexibility to travel and work varied hours.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state required.
• BLS certification required/maintained.
• Experience in clinic, med/surg or critical care settings.
• Willingness to travel to hospitals and community sites.
• Knowledge of JCAHO/Medicare standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inpatient referrals and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families about hospice benefits.
• Order medical supplies and DME; document in EMR.
• Assess safety, pain, and plan of care with the team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and care planning.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

RN program graduate

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Cleveland Clinic’s Home Care and Hospice team seeks a Registered Nurse to coordinate inpatient referrals, discharge planning, and admissions for contracted facilities. You will educate patients and families about hospice benefits, document care plans in the EMR, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

Ideal candidates hold RN licensure, a BLS certificate, and 1 year in an acute setting, with flexibility to travel and work varied hours.