Palliative Care Clinical Coordinator

Arkansas-Hospice,-Inc.; Timber Creek (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company paid life insurance up to $15,

FSA and dependent care

Supplemental insurance such as Short/;

401(k) with company match

PTO up to 208 hours/year

Tuition and certification reimburse

EAP

Free parking

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Arkansas Hospice is seeking a Clinical Coordinator in North Little Rock, AR to coordinate the interdisciplinary Plan of Care for assigned patients and families, supporting caregivers with physical, emotional, social, economic and spiritual needs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and CNA/LPN/MA training, plus prior direct patient care experience; CPR and a valid Arkansas driver’s license are required. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; satisfactory completion of a nursing assistant (CNA) training, licensed practical nurse (LPN), or medical assistant program (MA).

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, high quality, and comprehensive coordination of care to assigned patients, families and caregivers; coordinates development and revision of the patient’s Plan of Care.
• Performs ongoing physical and emotional evaluation of patient/family; review patient/family/caregiver for response and acceptance; provides accurate information regarding services and expectations for care.
• Performs ongoing evaluations of the patient/family needs and coordinates the appropriate services (DME, home health, hospice) as required throughout patient’s transition.
• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, provides communication and coordination at all levels from referral to throughout care transitions which may accompany serious illness.
• Obtains data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status; incorporates the data into the plan of care, reports and program metrics as indicated.
• Promotes effective written and verbal communication with patients, families, interdisciplinary team members, and other health care providers. Initiates communication with the provider(s) and other community resources to report changes and coordinate optimal care and use of resources for assigned patients/families.
• Maintains up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions, and goals are accurately and clearly stated, and changes are reflected as they occur.
• Serve as a liaison between partner facilities and Arkansas Palliative Care.
• Documents care given daily according to organizational guidelines.
• Recognizes and immediately reports to provider(s) any changes in the patient’s mental or physical condition, family situation, and/or emergencies.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently. Teaches families and caregivers appropriate techniques for providing patient care.
• Provide initial and subsequent visits to patients in their homes, hospitals, or facilities either in person or via telehealth.
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and other care plan meetings.
• Maintains accurate documentation of assignments for each patient as directed by the provider(s).
• Actively participates in QAPI program.
• Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
• Utilizes and models excellent customer service skills at all times; seeks opportunities to assist patients, families and co-workers; demonstrates teamwork and cooperation.
• Accepts direction and follows instructions from supervisor; seeks additional information as needed; works with minimal supervision.

Education

High school diploma or GED; CNA/LPN/MA program

Job description

Arkansas Hospice is seeking a Clinical Coordinator in North Little Rock, AR to coordinate the interdisciplinary Plan of Care for assigned patients and families, supporting caregivers with physical, emotional, social, economic and spiritual needs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and CNA/LPN/MA training, plus prior direct patient care experience; CPR and a valid Arkansas driver’s license are required. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.