Hospice Care Planner
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. The MJHS Difference At MJHS, we are more than a workplace; we are a supportive community committed to excellence, respect, and providing high-quality, personalized health care services. We foster collaboration, celebrate achievements, and promote fairness for all. Our contributions are recognized with comprehensive compensation and benefits, career development, and the opportunity for a healthy work-life balance, advancement within our organization and the fulfillment of having a lasting impact on the communities we serve. Responsibilities 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 Care 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. 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.
Requirements
- Licensed with current Registration to practice as Registered Professional Nurse in NYS is required.
- Must have a minimum of two years experience in Hospice nursing with proficiency in physical assessment and interviewing skills.
- Must be client-service focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills, plus the ability to work independently is essential.
- Bilingual Spanish/English is required in some locations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- evaluating and establishing a plan of care for patients referred for Hospice Care services
- facilitate admission of referrals upon discharge from the hospital to a Hospice program that meets the needs of the patient and family members
- develops and maintains positive relationships with physicians, social workers, case managers and discharge planners within the medical center
Benefits
- Sign-on Bonuses OR Student Loan Assistance for clinical staff
- FREE Online RN to BSN and MSN degree programs!
- Tuition Reimbursement for all full and part-time staff
- Dependent Tuition Reimbursement for clinical staff!
- Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
- Affordable and comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and family members
- Two retirement plans! 403(b) AND Employer Paid Pension
- Flexible spending
- MJHS companies are qualified employers under the Federal Government’s Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
