Hospice Care Planner
On-siteGarden City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Evaluate and establish comprehensive plans of care for patients referred for Hospice Care services upon discharge from the hospital. Facilitate admission to the Hospice program by meeting the specific needs of patients and their families. Develop and maintain positive relationships with physicians, social workers, case managers, and discharge planners within the medical center. Requires current Registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in NYS, a Bachelor's degree, and a minimum of two years in Hospice nursing. Bilingual Spanish/English is required in some locations. As a key member of the business development and marketing team, this role leverages advanced critical thinking to ease the burden of managing life-limiting illnesses for patients and families.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed with current Registration to practice as Registered Professional Nurse in NYS
- Minimum of two years experience in Hospice nursing
- Proficiency in physical assessment
- Proficiency in interviewing skills
- Client-service focused
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced critical thinking
- Advanced problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently
- Bilingual Spanish/English (in some locations)
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
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