LPN Hospice Patient Care Coordinator

Gentiva; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Job summary

Gentiva in Spring, TX is seeking a Hospice LPN Patient Care Coordinator to manage daily operations of hospice programs, schedule visits, and coordinate care across clinical teams under RN supervision. The role requires at least one year of hospice experience, an active LPN license, CPR certification, and strong communication, MS Office and EMR skills.

Travel to patient homes or facilities may be required. You will support IDT meetings, verify Medicare eligibility, manage referrals, and ensure

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Practical Nursing program with active LPN license.
• Minimum 1 year hospice experience.
• CPR certification.
• 3–5 years administrative experience, with 2+ years hospice/home health.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of hospice care concepts and interdisciplinary team roles.
• Proficiency with nursing assessment tools, MS Office, and EMR.
• Strong communication skills with compassion for patients and families facing end-of-life situations.
• Ability to work in an office environment with occasional travel to patient homes or institutional settings.

Responsibilities

• Schedule visits by RNs, social workers, and chaplains at the start of each benefit period.
• Manage rescheduled, declined, missed, or reassigned visit requests and ensure visits are completed timely.
• Prepare and facilitate interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings with complete documentation.
• Accurately gather and enter referral information into hospice systems promptly.
• Coordinate durable medical equipment (DME) pickup and delivery.
• Notify appropriate staff at patient death or discharge, including pharmacy and physician.
• Verify Medicare eligibility and secure authorizations or reauthorizations as needed.
• Manage patient transitions by obtaining transfer documentation from previous agencies.
• Provide skilled nursing care within LPN scope under RN supervision in patient homes or inpatient units as needed.
• Respond professionally and compassionately to referral inquiries, triaging clinical concerns within scope of practice.
• Maintain accuracy of patient benefit periods, events, insurance verifications, and physician/facility updates in systems.
• Administer patient satisfaction surveys and maintain related documentation.
• Manage scheduling logistics including service codes, visit dates, clinician assignments, and PRN visit scheduling.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

EMR systems

CPR certification

Hospice knowledge

End-of-life care

Education

LPN license

Job description

Overview

Coordinate Care. Support Compassion. Empower Hospice Teams.

We are seeking a Hospice LPN Patient Care Coordinator to manage the day-to-day operations of our hospice programs and coordinate care services across clinical teams. This pivotal role supports timely and compassionate patient care by scheduling visits, facilitating interdisciplinary team meetings, verifying eligibility, and assisting with skilled nursing care as needed—all while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

At least one year of hospice experience required.

• Schedule visits requested by Registered Nurses, Social Workers, and Chaplains at the start of each benefit period
• Manage rescheduled, declined, missed, or reassigned visit requests and ensure visits are completed timely
• Prepare and facilitate interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings with complete documentation
• Accurately gather and enter referral information into hospice systems promptly
• Coordinate durable medical equipment (DME) pickup and delivery
• Notify appropriate staff at patient death or discharge, including pharmacy and physician
• Verify Medicare eligibility and secure authorizations or reauthorizations as needed
• Manage patient transitions by obtaining transfer documentation from previous agencies
• Provide skilled nursing care within LPN scope under RN supervision in patient homes or inpatient units as needed
• Respond professionally and compassionately to referral inquiries, triaging clinical concerns within scope of practice
• Maintain accuracy of patient benefit periods, events, insurance verifications, and physician/facility updates in systems
• Administer patient satisfaction surveys and maintain related documentation
• Manage scheduling logistics including service codes, visit dates, clinician assignments, and PRN visit scheduling

About You

Qualifications – What you’ll bring:

• Degree from an accredited Practical Nursing program with current LPN license in the state of employment
• At least one year of hospice experience
• CPR certification
• 3–5 years administrative experience, with at least 2 years clinical experience in hospice or home health
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
• Knowledge of hospice care concepts, terminal illness, and the roles of interdisciplinary team members
• Proficiency with nursing assessment tools, Microsoft Office, and electronic medical records
• Strong communication skills with compassion for patients and families facing end-of-life situations
• Ability to work in an office environment with occasional travel to patient homes or institutional settings

We Offer

Benefits For All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem)

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace