Hospice Admission Coordinator, RN or LVN/LPN

Encompass Health; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhabit is hiring a Hospice Admission Coordinator to manage patient referrals and ensure transitions to hospice services. This fully remote position requires nursing qualifications and hospice experience, focusing on coordination and patient communication. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of Medicare guidelines and a commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

• One year of demonstrated experience in hospice; three years preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medicare guidelines governing hospice.

Responsibilities

• Receive, document, and communicate referrals from physicians and facilities.
• Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness and clinical eligibility.
• Verify Medicare eligibility and ensure accuracy of Medicare number.

Skills

Knowledge of Medicare guidelines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an approved school of nursing - RN or LPN / LVN

Job description

Overview

Enhabit is hiring an RN or LPN / LVN to join our team as a Hospice Admission Coordinator- Weekend The Admission Coordinator will be responsible for regional coordination of hospice patient referrals. This position will work closely with branch staff to ensure that adequate coordination and transition occurs to hospice services.

This a fully remote position. This position is for Friday at 5 pm - Monday at 8 am.

Responsibilities

• Receive, document, and appropriately communicate referrals from physicians, facilities, and staff
• Gather and review required documentation for the hospice admission process
• Obtain and enter verbal orders from physicians and midlevel practitioners into HCHB; ensure quality care coordination
• Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness and clinical eligibility
• Initiate contact with patient to verify awareness of referral, to introduce company, and to verify information
• Obtain agreement for admission from referred patients and their care givers
• Follow-up with patients who remain in the hospital or rehabilitation facility until current orders are received for admission
• Verify Medicare eligibility and ensure accuracy of Medicare number in patient record; notify the Admission Director if Medicare is not the primary payor source

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing - RN or LPN / LVN
• Must have one year of demonstrated experience in hospice. Three years of experience in hospice is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medicare guidelines governing hospice is required.

Additional Information

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.