Care Transition Coordinator Hospice

LHC Group, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospice provider as a Care Transition Coordinator, where you'll facilitate seamless transitions for patients discharging to hospice care. Ideal candidates possess hospice or case management experience, alongside excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to end-of-life care.

Benefits

Employee-focused wellness and support programs

Incredible team support and empathetic leadership

Qualifications

• Current RN, LPN, or SW licensure in state of practice.
• One year hospice experience or hospital case management experience is required.
• Thorough understanding of hospice qualifying criteria and coverage guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate seamless transitions for patients discharging to hospice.
• Assist patients and families with understanding hospice services.
• Participate in bi-weekly IDG meetings to update on accounts and customer needs.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

Current RN, LPN, or SW licensure

One year hospice experience or hospital case management experience

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Care Transition Coordinator– RN/LPN or MSW with Hospice Experience.

At Elite Hospice, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy themeaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.You can find a home for your career here.

As a Care Transition Coordinator, you can expect:

the ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert.

being valued and respected by patients and their families.

employee-focused wellness and support programs

incredible team support and empathetic leadership

Take your nursing career to a new level of caring. Join us.

Responsibilities

The Care Transition Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to facilitate a seamless transition for patients
discharging from a facility setting to the care of an LHC Group hospice agency.

Responsible for achievement of admission goals expectations as established at hire or at review of annual agency budget goals.

Assists the LHC Group agency with preparing for and accepting care of the patient post-discharge.

Assists the Administrator with execution of contracts for facility-based services for hospice patients.

Explains hospice services and agency procedures to the patient and their family members.

Involves the family and caregivers in the educational process and assesses post-discharge educational coaching needs.

Participate in bi-weekly IDG meetings, as necessary to give an update regarding accounts, customer needs, and progress towards agency growth strategies.

Education and Experience

• Must have one year hospice experience or one year of hospital case management experience.
• Must have current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Social Worker (SW) licensure in state of practice.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have thorough understanding of hospice qualifying criteria and coverage guidelines.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Current CPR, driver's license, valid vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.