Hospice Care Planner

Overview

• Provide clinical support and leadership for hospice and palliative care services within a healthcare organization.
• Evaluate patients referred for hospice or palliative care, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Facilitate patient transitions into hospice care, coordinating interdisciplinary team efforts.
• Engage in community outreach and education to promote hospice services.
• Develop and expand hospice programs in community and facility-based settings.
• Deliver excellent customer service while managing clinical marketing efforts.
• Work collaboratively within an integrated healthcare team environment.
• Maintain flexible work hours to meet the needs of patients and families.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Evaluate and assess patients for hospice and palliative care services.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary team resources for comprehensive patient care.
• Provide clinical oversight and support for hospice program development.
• Conduct community outreach and education to enhance service awareness.
• Plan and execute clinical marketing strategies for service area growth.
• Deliver direct care to hospice patients and their families.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Maintain effective communication in a customer service environment.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Medical-Surgical or Community Health nursing.
• Preferred experience in Hospice or Oncology nursing.
• New York State RN licensure, CPR-BLS certification, and valid NYS Driver's license preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Strong communication, teaching, and listening skills.
• Ability to work non-judgmentally with diverse patient populations.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and public speaking abilities.