LPN Hospice Care Coordinator – Home Visits

Optum; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401k contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

Northern Arizona Hospice, part of the Optum family, seeks a Clinical Care Coordinator (LPN) to support post-acute care for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. The role emphasizes coordinating patient care at home and ensuring continuity.

Responsibilities include managing order tracking, IDG prep, scheduling visits with RN Case Manager and Social Worker, monitoring referrals, and ensuring compliance with hospice policies.

Qualifications

• Current LPN/LVN license in state of practice.
• Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Preferred CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Helps to manage order tracking, IDG preparation, and other tasks associated with the management of patient care
• Monitors pending referrals daily and assigns registered nurse or advanced practice nurse for all start of care visits
• Monitors productivity and distribution of visits and communicates any needed changes with the clinical leader, as appropriate
• Ensures that the patient visit schedule supports continuity of care and excellence in patient care management by scheduling most nursing visits to the patient's designated RN Case Manager, Social Worker
• Participates in patient care team meetings to assist with facilitating timely care, via the scheduling process, to patients suffering from symptom crises, transitioning to end of life, or who are experiencing other immediate physical, psychosocial, or spiritual care needs
• Assists with coordination, scheduling, and tracking of all visits to ensure compliance with all hospice policies and state and federal regulatory requirements

Skills

LPN/LVN license

Patient care coordination

Scheduling

Job description

Northern Arizona Hospice, part of the Optum family, seeks a Clinical Care Coordinator (LPN) to support post-acute care for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. The role emphasizes coordinating patient care at home and ensuring continuity.

Responsibilities include managing order tracking, IDG prep, scheduling visits with RN Case Manager and Social Worker, monitoring referrals, and ensuring compliance with hospice policies.