Palliative Nurse Navigator

Paradigm Health•Mishawaka, IN

7d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

If you are looking for... a company that is patient-focused, provides the highest quality of care, family-oriented working environment with a non-corporate feel, managers and leadership who truly listen and follow up, teamwork, recognizes a job well done... YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE! Paradigm Health is an exciting Indiana-owned company that brings a new "Paradigm" to Home Care. Our culture is fresh, exciting and progressive to afford our team members a fulfilling work experience. We are looking for the best of the best; team members who are driven, compassionate and take pride in the quality of their care and services. This is a great opportunity for the right RN candidate. Paradigm Health is expanding rapidly throughout Indiana and you could be our next great team-member! Our mission to become the 'Employer of Choice' has led up to wining a 'Top Workplace' Award by the Indy Star for the past 5 years, and we are not finished yet! Job Description Full-time Palliative Nurse Navigator Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8a-5p Available territory openings: LPN to cover patients in 1-2 counties surrounding office Serve as the lead clinical navigator for palliative care patients in Hamilton and Marion counties, with potential expansion to additional service areas as the program grows. Â· Conduct initial patient and family consultations to establish goals of care and identify support needs. Â· Provide ongoing home visits, phone calls, and follow-up communication focused on education, symptom awareness, and anticipatory guidance. Â· Explain disease progression, treatment options, care pathways, and benefits of hospice when appropriate. Â· Build strong relationships that promote trust, comfort, and understanding throughout the care journey. Â· Identify early signs of decline and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to determine hospice eligibility. Â· Coordinate warm handoffs and smooth transitions to hospice services when indicated. Â· Maintain timely and accurate EMR documentation of all encounters, assessments, education provided, and transition recommendations. We hope to speak with you about the rewarding nature of hospice nursing! We believe you will thrive in the positive enviroment and support here at Paradigm Health. It is the policy of Paradigm Health to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, or physical or mental disability, or as otherwise required by an applicable local or state law. Paradigm Health is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity. I consent to receive recruiting/information text messages from Paradigm Living Concepts, LLC d/b/a Paradigm Health. I am aware that message frequency will vary and that Msg & data rates may apply. I confirm that I understand I can respond "STOP" at any time to cancel, or "HELP" at any time for help

Requirements

Current LPN or RN license in the State of Indiana.
Valid driverâs license and reliable automobile.
Proof of current automobile insurance.
Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing.
Successful completion of criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial patient and family consultations to establish goals of care and identify support needs.
Provide ongoing home visits, phone calls, and follow-up communication focused on education, symptom awareness, and anticipatory guidance.
Explain disease progression, treatment options, care pathways, and benefits of hospice when appropriate.
Build strong relationships that promote trust, comfort, and understanding throughout the care journey.
Identify early signs of decline and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to determine hospice eligibility.
Coordinate warm handoffs and smooth transitions to hospice services when indicated.
Maintain timely and accurate EMR documentation of all encounters, assessments, education provided, and transition recommendations.