Hospice Transition Navigator (Nurse or Social Worker)
Company: Encompass Health
Location: nampa
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
Patient Coverage Area: Boise, Meridian Are you in search of a new career opportunity where you are the
connection? If so, now is the time to choose Encompass Health as
your employer. The Home Health & Hospice division of Encompass
Health is hiring! As a national leader across home health, hospice, and inpatient
rehabilitation hospitals, Encompass Health is consistently ranked
as a top best-place-to-work in the communities we serve. Our
philosophy of delivering a better way to care exemplifies our
commitment to quality, compassionate care for our patients, all
while fostering a unique culture that is compassionate and
collaborative. * Encompass Health's enterprising model of the continuum of care
for post-acute services sets the standards for excellence. This is
evident throughout all of our care settings and office locations,
as we maintain a workplace that is stable, ethical, and supportive.
* At Encompass Health, we continually invest in employees to assist
in them achieving personal goals and make meaningful, measurable
differences in the lives of their patients. Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves
and their families, Encompass Health offers benefits that encourage
lifestyle choices that keep you healthy and happy. Subject to
employee eligibility, some benefits, tools, and resources
include: * Generous time off with pay for full-time employees *
Continuing education opportunities * Scholarship program for
employees and their children * Matching 401(k) plan for all
employees * Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and
vision coverage for full-time employees * Supplemental insurance
policies for life, disability, as well as critical illness,
hospital indemnity and accident insurance plans for full-time
employees * Flexible spending account plans for full-time employees
* Minimum essential coverage health insurance plan for all
employees * Electronic medical records & mobile devices for all
clinicians * Incentivized bonus plan Responsibilities The Transition Navigator represents the Agency in activities
involving professional contacts with patients/families, physicians,
hospitals/facilities, senior living communities, professional
associations, and similar health groups and institutions, to
apprise them of the availability of the Agency's Hospice services.
The Transition Navigator integrates clinical guidelines, protocols
and other metrics in development of transition plans that are
patient-centered, promoting quality and efficiency in the delivery
of care. The Transition Navigator represents the Agency in external
transitional care activities, strategic relationships with health
systems, home health, hospitals and other inpatient facilities,
physicians and physician groups, and executive level opportunities.
The Transition Navigator will serve as a public awareness
representative for the Agency, and will be responsible for
education relative to Hospice services provided by the Agency. The
Transition Navigator will be responsible for monitoring execution
of transitional care services through ongoing quality assurance
visits with referral sources and other applicable entities. The
Transition Navigator will be responsible for meeting and/or
exceeding goals as set by their Hospice Division Manager with
approval from Senior Management. Qualifications Education, Skills & Experience (Essential) * Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing or social
work and licensed in the state in which he/she currently practices.
* Must demonstrate a strong understanding of customer & market
dynamics & requirements, and most importantly, demonstrate a strong
understanding of transitional care. * Must have at least one-year
experience in the Hospice industry. * Knowledge of Home Health is
preferred. Competencies * Must have excellent communication skills; ability to interact
well with a great diversity of individuals; ability to organize &
execute programs; be able to prioritize multiple tasks & deadlines
with minimal supervision. * Must have a good understanding of the
Federal, State, and local laws/regulatory guidelines governing the
operation of a Hospice agency. Additional Skills * Goal driven, motivation for growth, territory management,
strong presentation skills, performance management, building
relationships, emphasizing excellence and results driven. * Should
have ability to work with outside and inside clients and vendors,
and ability to interact positively with all levels of personnel
across all functions. * Should be self-starter who requires minimal
supervision. * Should be able to utilize reports and trends to
support efforts and to understand clinical status and progress as
it pertains to patient care. Other Requirements * Must possess a valid state driver's license and automobile
liability insurance * Must be currently licensed in the State of
employment if applicable * Automobile liability insurance as
required by law * Dependable transportation kept in good working
condition * Must be able to drive an automobile in a variety of
weather conditions
Keywords: Encompass Health, Nampa , Hospice Transition Navigator (Nurse or Social Worker), Other , nampa, Idaho
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