Pay: $23.19 - $29.46 an hour

Job Type: Full-time # People to Hire for this job: 2

Schedule: Variable Day Shift (includes evenings and every other weekend)

Benefits FAIRHOPE offers:

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Generous Shift Differential
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free parking
• Family-like atmosphere

FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Home of The Pickering House is seeking an Admissions Navigator to work with patients, families and other professionals to promote the philosophy of palliative care and the hospice concept. We believe in a professional team approach.

This position works in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Services and Admissions Coordinator to organize admission information such as history and physical data, referrals, patient visits, physician orders and other responsibilities.

The qualified candidate must demonstrate strong communication and social interaction skills, as well as, be a compassionate individual to work with other professionals and patients and families who face a vulnerable time in their lives. The ability to analyze and implement proper action is essential.

A current LPN license for the State of Ohio is required. Computer skills required. This position requires proficiency in clinical support functions, such as clinical documentation, faxing, copying, etc. Experience working with end of life care and/or healthcare setting preferred.

Job Description Overview:

• Receive, document and facilitate all inquiry and referrals for patient services in collaboration with Admissions Coordinator.
• Direct families, patients and community members to appropriate health care providers and available resources.
• Communicate with health care providers, home health agencies, and physicians to provide information on services available and obtain information for patient referrals.
• Coordinate admission paperwork and gather patient demographics, history and physical data, and any additional pertinent information to initiate care.
• Schedule patient admission with Admissions Nurse, Social Worker or on-call clinician.
• Accurately document and communicate all physician orders with nurse case managers and supervisors as appropriate.
• Coordinate all referrals, admissions and required patient visits with clinical staff as needed.
• Document electronically any direct services provided and ongoing communication with patients, families and community providers.
• Remain HIPAA compliant at all times.

Physical Setting: In-office environment. Driving may be required.

Work Location: Offices located on main campus in Lancaster, Ohio. Service area coverage throughout Fairfield, Hocking, Perry and surrounding counties.

FAIRHOPE Core Values

FAIRHOPE Hospice is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. We are dedicated to our patients, employees and community.

We ask you to commit to living the core values of the organization:

BE A TEAM PLAYER:

• A team is “we”. Our philosophy is we over me. We celebrate everyone’s success.
• Be respectful of everyone’s ideas and opinions.
• Have a “how can I help?” attitude vs a “it’s not my job” attitude.
• Be forward thinking and goal oriented.
• Talk the talk, walk the walk.

HAVE ACCOUNTABILITY/FOLLOW-THROUGH:

• Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, but be willing to learn from them.
• Take ownership to be responsive and produce timely, quality work.
• Be reliable. Do what you say you’re going to do. Stick to your word.

LEAD BY EXAMPLE:

• Recognize the importance of your role by being committed, passionate, and present.
• Take initiative. Go above and beyond and be a self-starter.
• Have a passion for the work we do and the people we serve.

Become a part of a well-known, well-respected community healthcare organization:

FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Home of The Pickering House

If you desire to use your nursing expertise at a recognized community-based hospice with a caring staff, send us your resume or apply in person:

FAIRHOPE Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.

Home of The Pickering House

282 Sells Road, Lancaster, OH 43130

Resumes may be sent electronically to:

Ronald Rowley, Director of HR – rrowley@fairhopehospice.org

FAX to: 740.475.0627

Mission Statement: FAIRHOPE Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. promotes compassionate end-of-life care through a professional team approach. We strive to relieve suffering by providing comfort, support and resources to meet the palliative and grief needs of the community.

FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.