LPN-Referral Center-Home Health

Duke University; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Commitment Bonus

Job summary

Duke HomeCare & Hospice is seeking a Referral Coordinator LPN to serve as a liaison among hospitals, physician offices, and Duke HomeCare. This hybrid role emphasizes EMR management, chart review, and timely coordination of home health referrals.

The position requires an LPN license in NC, strong clerical skills, and experience in home health preferred. Relocation and commitment bonus programs may apply.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse program.
• Highly preferred experience in Home Health setting for 2–4 years.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals for Home Health eligibility and safety concerns.
• Coordinate Start of Care schedule to ensure timely admission.
• Obtain updated orders from providers as needed.
• Provide nursing care per physician's order and policies.
• Coordinate admissions with managers and schedulers.
• Communicate with field clinicians about scheduled admissions.
• Participate in team meetings to ensure appropriate services.
• Maintain knowledge of Home Care regulations and accreditation.
• Document care per policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Clerical skills

Administrative skills

EMR management

Education

Practical Nurse diploma

Tools

EMR software

Job description

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Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-Site and Remote mix)

Requisition Number: 275991

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: DUKE HOMECARE AND HOSPICE

Date: Oct 9, 2026

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke HomeCare & Hospice

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke HomeCare & Hospice, which offers hospice, home health, and infusion services across the region, as well as serves as the home forthe Duke Caregiver Support Program. Team members work closely with a patient's physician to provide comprehensive, individualized care in the comfort of their home or at our inpatient hospice facility in Durham, NC.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Qualityof Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Commitment Bonus available for eligible applicants.

Job Summary

The Referral Coordinator LPN at Duke Home Care serves as a key liaison between hospitals, physician offices, and Duke Home Care to ensure the timely and accurate coordination of home health referrals. This hybrid role requires strong clerical and administrative skills, with a heavy emphasis on electronic medical record (EMR) management, chart review, and order entry.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews all referrals for Home Health for eligibility for home health, discipline orders and safety concerns.
• Manage and Coordinate the Start of Care schedule for Home Health to ensure timely admission to home health and patient safety
• Obtains updated orders as needed from providers for referrals
• Provide nursing care for patients in accordance with physician’s order and established policies and procedures
• Works with home health managers and schedulers to ensure admissions are scheduled timely based on patient need.
• Communication with field clinicians regarding scheduled admissions.
• Participate in daily team meetings and conferences, as necessary, to facilitate that appropriate services are provided to the patient
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Home Care Regulations, Insurance and Joint Commission through in-service and workshop attendance
• Coordinate care plan activities with multidisciplinary team members as directed by Home Health Assistant Director
• Document care and services provided in accordance with DHCH policies, procedures and regulatory standards
• Provide documentation that is timely, concise and complete
• Communicate effectively with team members, caregivers and physicians
• Implement agency policy, procedures and objectives
• Maintain confidentiality of employees and patient information
• Exhibit an attitude which promotes harmony and goodwill in the workplace
• Display a clean, neat and professional appearance
• Participate in Performance Improvement Program
• Promotes quality, comprehensive services through a team approach
• Provide patient care as needed as outlined in the DHCH LPN role
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required:

• Work requires graduation from an accredited Practical Nurse program.
• Highly preferred experience in Home Health Setting for 2-4 years.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Current State of North Carolina LPN licensure is required or Multi-State Compact License (If out of state compact license, must obtain permanent NC license within 60-days of employment).
• Active and current driver's license
• BLS Certification is required (If expired, this training will be provided during orientation.)
• Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Nearest Major Market:

Durham

Nearest Secondary Market:

Raleigh

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