Hospice LPN Patient Care Coordinator

Baystate Noble Hospital; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Tuition & Training

Career Growth

Regional Opportunities

Retirement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Patient Care Coordinator to join our Hospice Team. This role coordinates hospital-to-home discharges, collaborates with discharge planners, RNs, physicians, hospice providers, and families to ensure timely, safe transitions and coordinated home-based services.

Based in the Home Health Office in West Springfield, this part-time 32-hour position focuses on coordination rather than direct patient care, helping remove barriers to discharge

Qualifications

• LPN License in Massachusetts is required.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• BLS Certification from American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transitions from hospital to home for hospice patients, ensuring a safe, timely, and seamless discharge process.
• Collaborate with hospital discharge planners, registered nurses, physicians, hospice providers, and community partners to facilitate continuity of care.
• Coordinate home hospice services, medical equipment, supplies, and other resources needed to support patients upon discharge.
• Communicate with patients and families regarding discharge plans, available services, and next steps in the transition home.
• Identify and help resolve barriers to discharge, including service availability, equipment needs, and coordination of community resources.
• Facilitate the exchange of patient information and discharge documentation among hospital staff, hospice teams, and receiving providers.
• Track transition progress, follow up on outstanding needs, and help ensure required services are arranged before the patient returns home.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support compliance with organizational policies, hospice procedures, and applicable LPN scope-of-practice requirements.

Skills

LPN License (Massachusetts)

Driver's License

BLS Certification (American Heart Assn

Education

GED or HiSET

Job description

LPN Patient Care Coordinator - Hospice

LPN in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers

Department: Hospice

Location: Home Health Office is located at 30 Capital Dr Ste A, West Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Type: Part-Time

Shift: Days

Make an Impact with Baystate HealthBaystate Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Patient Care Coordinator to join our Hospice Team. Our team provides compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care across hospital, home, and community settings. Working closely with hospital discharge planners, registered nurses, physicians, hospice providers, and families, the LPN Care Coordinator facilitates the transition from hospital to home by coordinating services, communicating care needs, and ensuring necessary resources are in place for a safe and seamless discharge. This is a non-hands-on patient care role focused on coordination and continuity of services.The LPN Care Coordinator plays a meaningful role in supporting patients and families during the transition home by facilitating discharge planning, coordinating home-based services and equipment, and addressing barriers to care. Through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, this position helps ensure patients and families have the resources and support needed for a comfortable, coordinated transition home.

The LPN Patient Care Coordinator Will:

• Coordinate transitions from hospital to home for hospice patients, ensuring a safe, timely, and seamless discharge process.
• Collaborate with hospital discharge planners, registered nurses, physicians, hospice providers, and community partners to facilitate continuity of care.
• Coordinate home hospice services, medical equipment, supplies, and other resources needed to support patients upon discharge.
• Communicate with patients and families regarding discharge plans, available services, and next steps in the transition home.
• Identify and help resolve barriers to discharge, including service availability, equipment needs, and coordination of community resources.
• Facilitate the exchange of patient information and discharge documentation among hospital staff, hospice teams, and receiving providers.
• Track transition progress, follow up on outstanding needs, and help ensure required services are arranged before the patient returns home.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support compliance with organizational policies, hospice procedures, and applicable LPN scope-of-practice requirements.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Shift: Days
• Hours: 32 hours
• Schedule: 7:30a-4p
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.
• Additional Benefits: [Include only if applicable, such as on-site parking, shift differentials, etc.]

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice .Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Skills

• LPN License in Massachusetts
• Drivers License
• BLS Certification- American Heart Association

Education

• GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications

• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Driver License - Other, Licensed Practical Nurse - National Council of State Boards of Nursing

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $29.30 - $33.6