Hospice Admissions LPN — Intake & Care Coordination

Valley Health System; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System at Kraft Center seeks a Hospice Admissions Coordinator to support referral, screening, and onboarding for potential and admitted patients. You will gather essential clinical information, coordinate with physicians, referral sources, patients, and families to facilitate timely hospice admissions and smooth transitions.

Working with the interdisciplinary team, you will explain hospice philosophy, services, and the admission process, ensuring understanding and compassion for

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current and valid NJ license and CPR certification.
• Ability to set priorities and problem-solve with attention to details.
• Effective communication with patients, families and team members.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing workloads.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming referrals and gather essential clinical information.
• Coordinate with physicians, referral sources, patients, and families to facilitate admissions.
• Explain hospice philosophy, services and the admission process to patients and families.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify appropriate patients for hospice.

Skills

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Stress management

Education

Practical nursing degree

Tools

CPR certification

Driver's License

Job description

Valley Health System at Kraft Center seeks a Hospice Admissions Coordinator to support referral, screening, and onboarding for potential and admitted patients. You will gather essential clinical information, coordinate with physicians, referral sources, patients, and families to facilitate timely hospice admissions and smooth transitions.

Working with the interdisciplinary team, you will explain hospice philosophy, services, and the admission process, ensuring understanding and compassion for