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About the position
Our groundbreaking Hospice and Palliative Care programs offer a broad range of services in both in-patient facilities and the community to help patients and their families ease the burden of managing a life-limiting illness or end-of-life care. Working on-site at a major medical center, the Hospice Care Planner is responsible for evaluating and establishing a plan of care for patients referred for Hospice services. The Hospice Care Planner will facilitate admission of referrals upon discharge from the hospital to a hospice program that meets the needs of the patient and family members. Must have extremely strong Clinical experience. As a key member of the business development and marketing team, the Hospice Care Planner develops and maintains positive relationships with physicians, social workers, case managers and discharge planners within the medical center.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and establish a plan of care for patients referred for Hospice services.
- Facilitate admission of referrals upon discharge from the hospital to a hospice program.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with physicians, social workers, case managers, and discharge planners.
Requirements
- Licensed with current Registration to practice as Registered Professional Nurse in NYS.
- Minimum of two years experience in home care nursing.
- Proficiency in physical assessment and interviewing skills.
- Client-service focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work independently.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Benefits
- Per Diem Rate is $55/hour Weekday, $60/hour Weekends.
- Qualified employers under the Federal Government's Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
