RN Hospice Inpatient Care Coordinator

Metropolitan Jewish Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Jewish Health System in New York seeks an experienced Hospice Inpatient Clinical Coordinator to strengthen hospital partnerships, assess referrals, and provide General Inpatient (GIP) level hospice care with compassion and clinical expertise.

The role coordinates interdisciplinary team care, develops individualized plans, educates referrers and families, ensures complete documentation, and guides transitions when patients no longer require inpatient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• New York State RN licensure, CPR-BLS.
• Two years' experience in Medical-Surgical or Community Health; hospice/oncology preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver's license preferred.
• Excellent communication, listening, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Develops strong business continuity relationships to support the agency's business development goals.
• Responds to requests for information and referrals from hospital personnel and obtains Election of Benefits for hospice enrollment.
• Gathers clinical information used in eligibility determinations per Hospice regulations.
• Coordinates symptom management for patients awaiting discharge to home hospice with referring physicians and hospital staff.
• Serves as the RN member of the Inpatient Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), coordinating care for GIP patients.
• Develops the hospice nursing plan of care and makes recommendations for services.
• Participates in IDT Meetings and GIP Huddle to communicate patient status.
• Coordinates transition plans for patients no longer qualifying for inpatient care.
• Oversees clinical care provided by hospital staff and educates staff on hospice care.
• Maintains accurate documentation reflecting hospice assessments and interventions.

Skills

RN

Nursing

Home care

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Metropolitan Jewish Health System in New York seeks an experienced Hospice Inpatient Clinical Coordinator to strengthen hospital partnerships, assess referrals, and provide General Inpatient (GIP) level hospice care with compassion and clinical expertise.

The role coordinates interdisciplinary team care, develops individualized plans, educates referrers and families, ensures complete documentation, and guides transitions when patients no longer require inpatient care.