Hospice RN Care Coordinator: Lead Clinical Team

Legacy Hospice; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Continuing education

Job summary

Legacy Hospice is seeking a skilled Patient Care Coordinator (RN) to lead the clinical team and ensure exceptional end-of-life care in Cape Girardeau, MO. This salaried, exempt role guides the interdisciplinary team and oversees patient care coordination with a focus on compliance and compassionate service.

You will supervise staff, participate in hiring and training, and contribute to QAPI efforts while providing direct RN care as needed and supporting branch operations.

Qualifications

• RN license valid in the state of employment.
• BSN or CHPN preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of hospice, home health, or related nursing experience.
• Experience supervising clinical and paraprofessional staff.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and time management skills.
• Active BLS (CPR) certification.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Pre-employment drug screening including marijuana is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support hospice clinical staff in delivering patient care.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation regulations.
• Conduct and facilitate interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.
• Participate in staff hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee admission, discharge, and transfer processes for patients.
• Ensure timely documentation, service coordination, and regulatory reporting.
• Support quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Maintain readiness for surveys and regulatory visits.
• Provide direct patient care and RN case management as needed.
• Collaborate with community providers, ancillary services, and internal departments.
• Serve as acting Branch Administrator when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

RN licensed in MO

BSN or CHPN preferred

Job description

Legacy Hospice is seeking a skilled Patient Care Coordinator (RN) to lead the clinical team and ensure exceptional end-of-life care in Cape Girardeau, MO. This salaried, exempt role guides the interdisciplinary team and oversees patient care coordination with a focus on compliance and compassionate service.

You will supervise staff, participate in hiring and training, and contribute to QAPI efforts while providing direct RN care as needed and supporting branch operations.