RN Clinical Care Navigator- Hospice

Springfield, MO 65801 | 37.215431 | -93.294903 HOSPICE CLINICAL CARE NAVIGATOR, Registered Nurse The Clinical Care Navigator will act as a liaison and educator to patients, families, and providers regarding the principles of hospice care, home health care, palliative care, and other care options. The Clinical Care Navigator is responsible for conducting goals‑of‑care conversations, assisting with palliative care resources, and coordinating the seamless transfer of high‑risk, hospice‑eligible patients from the hospital care setting to wherever they call home. Clinical Care Navigator also provides direct patient care to inpatient hospice patients when appropriate. Integrity Home Care + Hospice has a special purpose to help people have a safe home life with comfort, independence, and dignity. We provide a continuum of care, including nursing, rehabilitative, therapeutic, hospice, and assistive care services to children, adults, and seniors worldwide. We specialize in holistic hospice care, ministering to the mind, body, and soul, respecting each patient's spiritual and cultural values. Our services are designed to maximize the precious time left by filling it with peace, comfort, and joy for both patients and their loved ones. Integrity Home Care + Hospice aims to provide the highest quality end‑of‑life care so patients can remain at home with comfort, grace, and dignity. Highlights Monday through Sunday – 7 days on and 7 days off Full‑time, hourly position Comprehensive benefits plan including paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer‑paid life insurance, 401(k) with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance program AMAZING culture Strong employee values and recognition Stationed at one of our hospital partners wherein you can build relationships, learn a new EMR and build your hospice nursing career. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrate and communicate the core values of Integrity Home Care + Hospice. Develop working knowledge of the organization’s mission, services, policies, and procedures. Coordinate the care transition of patients, including gathering chart information. Complete part or all of the admission process for hospice‑eligible patients. Collaborate with referring and/or attending physicians to ensure home health and hospice eligibility. Collaborate with physicians to establish the Plan of Care; facilitate care‑plan meetings for medically complex patients. Provide daily General Inpatient (GIP) visit services or respite care when the patient resides in the hospital. Maintain patient clinical records according to hospice and hospital policy. Assist in problem resolution with all personnel as well as families/patients/community. Provide consistency, predictability and visibility in the hospital setting. Act as liaison between patient, families, nursing staff, care coordinators, and physician staff to ensure quality care, symptom control including pain management, and emotional support for patients with life‑limiting illness. Educate providers regarding symptom‑management tools, comfort‑order entry, inpatient hospice qualifications and enrollment, inpatient and outpatient palliative‑care resources and education. Partner with the sales team to establish and maintain positive working relationships with referral and payer sources. Assist in case management of patients outside the hospital when requested. Participate in after‑hours on‑call schedule as assigned. Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings when necessary. Participate in the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. Maintain expert knowledge of available supports and services based on client needs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Exemplifies characteristics of The BAYADA Way: compassion, excellence and reliability. Must be a registered nurse (RN) with current licensure in MO. CHPN certified preferred. Minimum one (1) year experience in hospice. Experience in care management, care coordination, discharge planning, etc. is preferred. Acceptable pre‑employment assessment results. Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr