Lower Cape Fear LifeCare

Nurse Navigator

• Be the first clinical connection for patients and families beginning hospice services.
• Handle assessments, coordinate care, and support patients in the comfort of their own homes or other care facilities.
• Collaborate with external medical professionals and referral sources to organize and complete admissions into hospice care.
• Build positive relationships with referral partners to streamline the admission process and increase awareness of available services.
• Coordinate with outside vendors, such as transport companies or DME providers, to ensure smooth transitions into care.
• Complete initial assessments and plan of care documentation during admission visits (typically around 3.5 – 4 hours).
• Document eligibility for hospice based on clinical criteria such as: uncontrolled pain, advanced disease symptoms requiring increased support, declining condition consistent with hospice guidelines.
• Provide education and support to caregivers and family members.

Nurse Navigator – Outpatient