Clinical Care Coordinator Hospice

Optum; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 49,207; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Clinical Care Coordinator in Cottonwood, AZ. In this entry-level full-time role, you will support hospitals and patients by coordinating care and managing essential tasks related to hospice care. Qualifications include a current LPN/LVN license and CPR certification. The hourly pay ranges from $20.00 to $35.72, with a comprehensive benefits package. This position emphasizes meaningful connections with patients and communities, embodying a culture of caring and growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in Arizona.
• Experience in hospice or palliative care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage order tracking and patient care management tasks.
• Assign nursing visits for start of care.
• Coordinate scheduling of patient visits.

Skills

Current LPN/LVN license

Current CPR certification

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

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Explore opportunities with Northern Arizona Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post‑acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Clinical Care Coordinator, you are the post‑acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide, helping patients manage their health at home.

Primary Responsibilities

• Helps to manage order tracking, IDG preparation, and other tasks associated with the management of patient care
• Monitors pending referrals daily and assigns registered nurse or advanced practice nurse for all start of care visits
• Monitors productivity and distribution of visits and communicates any needed changes with the clinical leader, as appropriate
• Ensures that the patient visit schedule supports continuity of care and excellence in patient care management by scheduling most nursing visits to the patient’s designated RN Case Manager, Social Worker
• Participates in patient care team meetings to assist with facilitating timely care, via the scheduling process, to patients suffering from symptom crises, transitioning to end of life, or who are experiencing other immediate physical, psychosocial, or spiritual care needs
• Assists with coordination, scheduling, and tracking of all visits to ensure compliance with all hospice policies and state and federal regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• Current LPN/LVN license in state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver’s license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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Prescott Valley, AZ

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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