Hospice LVN: Quality Assurance & Care Coordination

Active Hospice Care Inc; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

401K benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Active Hospice Care Inc in Los Angeles County is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for a full or part-time office position. The role focuses on quality assurance, chart review, and care plan coordination to support patients, families, and caregivers.

Travel is required for local visits as needed. The ideal candidate holds a California LVN license, has hospice or home health experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills; a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle

Qualifications

• Current California LVN license
• Minimum one year experience in Hospice or Home Health
• Demonstrated understanding of Hospice philosophy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle

Responsibilities

• Review clinical records to assure appropriate documentation. This review includes verification of appropriate documentation, quality of care provided, visits utilization, adherence to the care plan, and evidence of communication between disciplines.
• Oversee the maintenance of clinical records and files to comply with COPs.
• Audit charts for clinical oversight and compliance and adherence to the Medicare/Medi-Cal guidelines.
• Manage clinical activities, including patient assessments, care plan development, service level determination, on-site field visits, and the implementation/coordination/maintenance/evaluation of care plans.
• Ensure service quality and participate in care coordination to ensure proper communication between patients and caregivers.
• Conduct and/or delegate the assessment and reassessment of patients, including updating of care plans and interpreting patient needs.
• Coordinate communication between team members/physicians/caregivers to ensure the appropriateness of care and outcome planning and ensures compliance through review of documentation and care coordination activities.
• Must be able and willing to travel locally to visit patients when necessary.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Hospice care understanding

California LVN license

Driver's license

Job description

Active Hospice Care Inc in Los Angeles County is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for a full or part-time office position. The role focuses on quality assurance, chart review, and care plan coordination to support patients, families, and caregivers.

Travel is required for local visits as needed. The ideal candidate holds a California LVN license, has hospice or home health experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills; a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle