Patient Care Coordinator (LPN) - Hospice

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania - Home Health, Hospice, and Home Care Campus - is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator (LPN) for a full-time daytime role within a 25-30 mile radius of Elizabethtown. The position focuses on planning and managing hospice services to achieve clinical excellence and patient/family satisfaction.

Responsibilities include coordinating interdisciplinary care, ensuring regulatory compliance, supervising hospice aides, and supporting the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a state-approved practical nursing certificate program.
• Current LPN licensure by the PA State Board of Nursing.
• Preferred minimum of three years hospice nursing experience.
• CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of Federal Conditions of Participation and state regulations.
• Valid PA driver’s license.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience supervising hospice aides and coordinating care.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage hospice services to ensure clinical excellence and patient/family satisfaction.
• Coordinate all aspects of interdisciplinary hospice care and scheduling for the clinical team.
• Assure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation and accreditation guidelines.
• Attend QAPI activities and track clinical metrics.

Skills

Hospice nursing experience

Coordination & scheduling

Team supervision

Attention to detail

Education

PA LPN license

CPR certification

Job description

Patient Care Coordinator (LPN)

Hospice

Full Time | Days

(Territory is within a 25 - 30 mile radius of Elizabethtown)

Committed to providing exceptional client-centered care - We are part of the greater continuum of care through Masonic Village, ensuring the best outcomes and transitions for patients.

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania - Home Health, Hospice, and Home Care Campus - is immediately hiring a Patient Care Coordinator - Hospice.

With over 145 years of providing award-winning care and services across the state of PA, Masonic Villages is driven by our Mission of Love to assist individuals in realizing their potential and enjoying the highest possible quality of life.

Why Choose Masonic Villages

Each campus is supported by dedicated leaders who are fully invested in our Mission of Love and hiring like-minded individuals who are committed to providing heartfelt customer service and contributing to our team environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits and perks package to our employees supporting a premium employment experience, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive industry-leading benefits package ***
• Vacation Time/Flex Time and Paid Holidays
• Discounts for onsite Daycare
• Free Gym and Pool Membership ***
• Paid Lunch Break ***
• Discounted Grocery gift cards
• Cell phone discounts, shoe discount and discounted tickets for movies, theme parks, hotels, and MORE!
• Employer matched Retirement Savings with free financial planning ***
• A commitment to growing our next generation of professionals with tuition and educational reimbursement/leadership and mentorship programs available.

Key: *** = Full Time & Part Time Regular Staff Only

What You'll Do as a Patient Care Coordinator - Hospice

As a Patient Care Coordinator - Hospice, you will carry out our Mission of Love by planning and managing services for Masonic Village Hospice, focusing on clinical information to assure clinical excellence, optimal clinical outcomes, service excellence, including patient, family, and employee satisfaction, and enhance the financial performance of the operation

Our Patient Care Coordinator - Hospice, is responsible for the following:

• Maintain knowledge of state licensure, federal certification and accreditation requirements. Monitor services and documentation, compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation and compliance with accreditation guidelines and regulations. Assure utilization of agency quality improvement tools.
• Provide high quality patient care consistent with physician's plan of treatment and hospice care plan.
• Attend QAPI monthly. Track, trend and prepare reports for Infections, Falls, Oxygen utilization, Wound Care, GI/GU Devices
• Coordinate all aspects of interdisciplinary hospice care and service delivery. Assisting with patient assignments and scheduling for the clinical team. Assist with patient caseload/visits/admissions as per department needs.
• Assist with referral process/review to qualify patients for hospice admission. Participate in the Hospice Census review weekly.
• Review admission and recertification paperwork for accuracy and accountability making sure that guidelines, dates and signatures are in place.
• Ensure hospice aide supervision visits are performed every two (2) weeks and at least once a year in person for all hospice patients receiving aide visits. Ensure the LPN supervision is completed monthly and at least once a year in person.
• Ensure on call coverage of patient care on weekends, holidays, and after office hours. Participate in supervisory/nursing on call.
• Review all hospice documentation paperwork for accuracy and ensure appropriate coordination with contracted vendors.
• Participate in and conduct Interdisciplinary Team Conference.
• Coordinate and document all patient hospice clinical patient care services with the hospice team, physician, and patient. Ensure consistency and collaboration with other caregivers.
• Receive and investigate patient concerns and non-routine events and follow up with Director of Patient Services.
• Leads and manages the activities of the clinical staff with primary oversight of the Hospice Aide Team. This involves assuring compliance with processes and procedures; evaluating work performance (PAC evaluations); training/clinical competencies and coaching team members on new procedures and providing excellent customer service.

Requirements For a Patient Care Coordinator - Hospice

• Graduation from a state-approved practical nursing certificate program.
• Current licensure as an LPN by the PA State Board of Nursing required.
• Preferred minimum of three years clinical nursing experience in hospice services and regulatory standards.
• CPR certification prior to or upon employment.
• Current knowledge of hospice operational procedures and clinical processes. Must have an understanding of the principles of Federal Conditions of Participation, State and Local Regulations.
• Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy required.
• Maintains a current PA driver's license and insurance on personal vehicle.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.