Hospice LPN Care Coordinator — Scheduling & IDT

Gentiva; Oak Ridge North (TX); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

7 Paid Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

First Roles is seeking a Hospice LPN Patient Care Coordinator to manage daily hospice program operations and coordinate care across clinical teams. You will schedule visits, facilitate IDT meetings, verify eligibility, and assist with skilled nursing as needed, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Minimum of one year hospice experience required, with strong communication and compassionate care for patients and families at end of life. Some travel to patient homes may be needed.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program with current LPN license.
• At least one year of hospice experience.
• CPR certification is required.
• 3–5 years administrative experience, with 2 years clinical hospice/home health.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance with reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of hospice concepts and interdisciplinary team roles.
• Proficiency with nursing assessment tools, Microsoft Office, and EMRs.
• Strong communication skills and compassion for patients and families at end-of-life.
• Ability to work in an office with occasional travel to homes or facilities.

Responsabilidades

• Schedule visits requested by RNs, Social Workers, and Chaplains at the start of each benefit period.
• Manage rescheduled, declined, missed, or reassigned visit requests and ensure timely visits.
• Prepare and facilitate interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings with documentation.
• Enter referral information into hospice systems promptly.
• Coordinate DME pickup and delivery.
• Notify staff at patient death or discharge, including pharmacy and physician.
• Verify Medicare eligibility and secure authorizations or reauthorizations as needed.
• Manage patient transitions with transfer documentation from previous agencies.
• Provide skilled nursing care within LPN scope under RN supervision in homes or units.
• Respond professionally to referral inquiries and triage clinical concerns.
• Maintain accuracy of patient benefits, events, verifications, and updates in systems.
• Administer patient satisfaction surveys and manage scheduling logistics across codes and clinicians.

Conocimientos

LPN license

CPR certification

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Educación

Practical Nursing degree

Herramientas

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

First Roles is seeking a Hospice LPN Patient Care Coordinator to manage daily hospice program operations and coordinate care across clinical teams. You will schedule visits, facilitate IDT meetings, verify eligibility, and assist with skilled nursing as needed, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Minimum of one year hospice experience required, with strong communication and compassionate care for patients and families at end of life. Some travel to patient homes may be needed.