Palliative Care Navigator

Care Synergy•Denver, CO

6d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Hospice has an immediate opening for a Palliative Care Navigator. LOCATION: Denver, CO STATUS: Full-time SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm HOURLY PAY RANGE: $22.98 - $27.00 SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Based on position, schedule and/or availability: Overtime MILEAGE AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile – one of the highest in the industry! CULTURE, BENEFITS AND PERKS: We value engagement, community, and outreach initiatives and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming and supportive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued. We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life. Low healthcare premiums: we have not increased our team member medical rates 4 out of the last 5 years Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000 Healthcare Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following date of hire Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 18 days in the first year for FT team members Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Career & Logo wear Education Reimbursement Program Clinical Career Ladders Certification Pay Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program Team Member Service Awards Early Wage Access Legal and Identity Protection Robust Leadership Development Training Programs REWARDING WORK YOU WILL DO: The Palliative Care Navigator manages scheduling for NP providers, assists with patient care coordination, and oversees administrative tasks for the Palliative Team. Collaborates with team members in the management of scheduling for New Admissions, Attending, and face-to-face visits. Manages all incoming processes for Palliative admissions and discharges. Collaborates with the Hospice Teams to achieve effective transfers between hospice and palliative care needs when appropriate. Assists in coordination of care with Palliative team members. Ensures that information is communicated in a timely manner for quality patient outcome. Assists in coordination of care with physicians, home health providers, hospital case managers, and other providers in the community. Ensures that information is communicated in a timely manner for quality patient outcome. Regularly communicates with the palliative team and contributes to the development of a plan of care based on telephonic feedback and status of patient. Coordinates with Palliative Team to ensure that resources and community care are addressed based on identified needs. Handles incoming Palliative Care phone calls. Assists patients and/or family members with concern and empathy; respects their confidentiality and privacy, and communicates with them in a courteous and respectful manner. Documents all patient care activity in EMR. Promotes positive public relations with patients, family members, and community providers. Follows up as appropriate with Director of Palliative Services regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns. Participates in community events and educational conferences. Develops and maintains Palliative Care data system to track patients and outcomes. Complete audits for Palliative and Hospice departments as needed for patient records, documentation, and billing practices. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; Degree in Behavioral Science, Nursing, Public Health or similar field desired.
Minimum Experience: Two-five (2-5) years working in a clinical setting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift/carry a minimum of 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

Manages scheduling for NP providers
Assists with patient care coordination
Oversees administrative tasks for the Palliative Team
Collaborates with team members in the management of scheduling for New Admissions, Attending, and face-to-face visits
Manages all incoming processes for Palliative admissions and discharges
Collaborates with the Hospice Teams to achieve effective transfers between hospice and palliative care needs when appropriate
Assists in coordination of care with Palliative team members
Ensures that information is communicated in a timely manner for quality patient outcome
Assists in coordination of care with physicians, home health providers, hospital case managers, and other providers in the community
Regularly communicates with the palliative team and contributes to the development of a plan of care based on telephonic feedback and status of patient
Coordinates with Palliative Team to ensure that resources and community care are addressed based on identified needs
Handles incoming Palliative Care phone calls
Assists patients and/or family members with concern and empathy; respects their confidentiality and privacy, and communicates with them in a courteous and respectful manner
Documents all patient care activity in EMR
Promotes positive public relations with patients, family members, and community providers
Follows up as appropriate with Director of Palliative Services regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns
Participates in community events and educational conferences
Develops and maintains Palliative Care data system to track patients and outcomes
Complete audits for Palliative and Hospice departments as needed for patient records, documentation, and billing practices
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Based on position, schedule and/or availability: Overtime
MILEAGE AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile – one of the highest in the industry!
We value engagement, community, and outreach initiatives and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming and supportive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued. We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.
Low healthcare premiums: we have not increased our team member medical rates 4 out of the last 5 years
Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
Healthcare Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following date of hire
Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Career & Logo wear
Education Reimbursement Program
Clinical Career Ladders
Certification Pay
Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
Team Member Service Awards
Early Wage Access
Legal and Identity Protection
Robust Leadership Development Training Programs