Hospice Inpatient Clinical Coordinator
MJHS Health System
Hospice Inpatient Clinical Coordinator
MJHS Health System
Non-profit hospital and elder care system
Our groundbreaking hospice and palliative care programs offer a significant difference when dealing with life-limiting conditions. We offer a broad range of services in the community or facility-based to help patients and their families ease the burden of managing a life-limiting illness or end of life care.
The Hospice Inpatient Clinical Coordinator is responsible for developing and strengthening business relationships with hospital partners, assessing patients referred for hospice enrollment, and providing General Inpatient (GIP) level of care to hospice in-patients with specialized clinical skills and compassion. The HICC evaluates patients referred for hospice and/or community based palliative care services and facilitates the admission of eligible patients to hospice in accordance with applicable law, regulations and agency policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, collaborating with inpatient providers and staff, developing individualized care plans with an interdisciplinary team, educating referrers, patients and families about hospice, coordinating with healthcare providers, and maintaining accurate and detailed documentation.
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.
Benefits include:
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• Develops strong business continuity relationships to support the agency’s business development goals. Demonstrates flexibility in order to address referral partners’ needs.
• Responds to all requests for information and referrals from hospital personnel and obtains the Election of Benefits for hospice enrollment of eligible patients.
• Gathers clinical information that is used in eligibility determinations, utilizing the Hospice Conditions of Participation, Hospice Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs), and state and federal regulations.
• Coordinates effective symptom management for patients awaiting hospital discharge to home hospice with referring physicians and hospital case management/SW staff.
• Serves as the RN member of the Inpatient Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), providing daily coordination of hospice care for patients admitted to General Inpatient level of care (GIP).
• Develops the hospice nursing plan of care and makes recommendations for services based on patient/family needs.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings (IDT) on a weekly basis and GIP Huddle on a daily basis to communicate information about patients’ status.
• Coordinates the transition plan for patients who no longer qualify for the inpatient level of care.
• Conducts oversight of clinical care provided by hospital staff and provides education about the provision of hospice care to staff providing direct care to GIP patients.
• Maintains accurate and current documentation reflecting hospice nursing assessments and interventions.
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• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in either Medical-Surgical or Community Health. Hospice or Oncology nursing experience preferred.
• New York State RN licensure, CPR-BLS.
• Valid NYS Driver's license preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the position, including weekend hours.
• Ability to coordinate the resources and personnel involved in a comprehensive interdisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to work non-judgmentally with patient/family members of any culture, religion, socio-economic background or lifestyle.
• Excellent communication, listening, and organizational skills.
• Ability to speak in public.
• Ability to demonstrate effective critical thinking skills.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
Non-profit hospital and elder care system
MJHS Health System is a nonprofit, non-sectarian health care organization that has focused on elderly care since 1875. It has evolved from a traditional nursing home into a large, multi-service health system offering a continuum of elder care on its campus and in the surrounding community. The system operates a multi-service campus on four acres and provides a range of services beyond inpatient care, extending into community-based programs to meet senior health needs. The product is not a single device or app but a coordinated set of medical and support services designed to care for older adults across different settings. Compared with other providers, MJHS stands out through its long history, nonprofit and non-sectarian mission, campus-based infrastructure, and a broad mix of services on site and in the community. The goal is to deliver comprehensive, accessible, and continuous health care and support for the elderly, improving quality of life and health outcomes over time.
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