RN Palliative Care Coordinator: Compassionate Advocate

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health's Allegheny Health Network is seeking a registered nurse to collaborate with palliative care teams to support effective outcomes for patients and families. The role emphasizes care management, resource optimization, and a professional practice model.

You will assess patient needs, participate in transition planning, document data, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and accreditation standards while supporting goals of care discussions and cross-entity care coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Preferred Discharge planning and community resource knowledge; 1 year in a Home Care or hospice role; Case Management experience; 1 year in Critical Care; Time management skills; Strong communication skills; Additional Employment Requirements: Act 34/33/73 FBI clearances and CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Assumes role in assessment of patient physical, psychosocial, and economic needs for transition of care planning to a variety of levels of care.
• Contributes to the development of the transition plan for the patient and the family.
• Documents, verifies, and validates data required to monitor and evaluate interventions and outcomes; interviews and collects patient data and chart review related to readmission.
• Complies with accreditation and regulatory requirements; integrates performance improvement and customer service into responsibilities.
• Participates in Goals of Care conversations with patient or designated proxy.
• Coordinates care between Highmark entities including Endorsed LLC, Healthcare@Home, and Journeys.
• Participates in Highmark data tracking to improve clinical outcomes.
• Participates in department-specific quality initiatives; assures appropriate order sets are used.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate, and implement a patient plan of care as prescribed by physician, nurse, and hospital policy.
• Performs symptom assessment/management and med titration.
• Maintains AHN required continued education and own professional growth; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing care

Care coordination

Communication skills

Time management

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Highmark Health's Allegheny Health Network is seeking a registered nurse to collaborate with palliative care teams to support effective outcomes for patients and families. The role emphasizes care management, resource optimization, and a professional practice model.

You will assess patient needs, participate in transition planning, document data, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and accreditation standards while supporting goals of care discussions and cross-entity care coordination.