Home Care Planner

Metropolitan Jewish Health System • New York, NY

2d • $112,000 - $134,100

About The Position

MJHS Home Care provides advanced clinical services and emotional support to patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, helping them recover at home. The Home Care Planner evaluates patients referred for home health services and establishes an appropriate plan of care. The role facilitates admission of referrals from hospital discharge to a home care program that meets the needs of patients and their family members. As part of the business development and marketing team, the Home Care Planner develops and maintains positive relationships with physicians, social workers, case managers, and discharge planners within the medical center.

Requirements

• Current New York State RN license and registration.
• Associate degree in nursing.
• At least two years of experience in home care nursing, with proficiency in physical assessment and interviewing skills.
• Client-service focus and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients referred for home health services and establish a plan of care.
• Facilitate admission of referrals upon hospital discharge to a home care program suited to the needs of patients and their family members.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with physicians, social workers, case managers, and discharge planners within the medical center.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus or student loan assistance.
• Free MSN in Education program.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time and part-time staff.
• Dependent tuition reimbursement for clinical staff.
• Generous paid time off, including a birthday day off.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and family members.
• Two retirement plans: 403(b) and an employer-paid pension.
• Flexible spending.
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree