Care Transition Coordinator- RN

LHC Group, Inc.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Texas is hiring a Care Transition Coordinator – RN to ensure smooth transitions for hospice patients. This role involves collaborating with families, managing detailed care plans, and supporting quality end-of-life care services. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant nursing experience.

Benefits

Employee-focused wellness and support programs

Incredible team support and empathetic leadership

Qualifications

• One year hospice experience or hospital case management experience required.
• Thorough understanding of hospice qualifying criteria and coverage guidelines is a must.
• Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a seamless transition for patients discharging from facilities to LHC Group hospice services.
• Assist in the preparation for accepting care of the patient post discharge.
• Explain hospice services and procedures to patients and families.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure

Current CPR

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Care Transition Coordinator– RN

At Alabama Hospice Care of Birmingham, 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.

• 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 the preparation for accepting care of the patient post discharge from the hospital.
• 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.

Company OverviewLHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks:https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Alabama Hospice Care of Birminghama part ofLHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose:It's all about helping people.