Patient Care Coordinator, RN

Legacy Hospice; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Continuing education

Job summary

Legacy Hospice is seeking a skilled Patient Care Coordinator (RN) to lead the clinical team and ensure exceptional end-of-life care in Cape Girardeau, MO. This salaried, exempt role guides the interdisciplinary team and oversees patient care coordination with a focus on compliance and compassionate service.

You will supervise staff, participate in hiring and training, and contribute to QAPI efforts while providing direct RN care as needed and supporting branch operations.

Qualifications

• RN license valid in the state of employment.
• BSN or CHPN preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of hospice, home health, or related nursing experience.
• Experience supervising clinical and paraprofessional staff.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and time management skills.
• Active BLS (CPR) certification.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Pre-employment drug screening including marijuana is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support hospice clinical staff in delivering patient care.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation regulations.
• Conduct and facilitate interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.
• Participate in staff hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee admission, discharge, and transfer processes for patients.
• Ensure timely documentation, service coordination, and regulatory reporting.
• Support quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Maintain readiness for surveys and regulatory visits.
• Provide direct patient care and RN case management as needed.
• Collaborate with community providers, ancillary services, and internal departments.
• Serve as acting Branch Administrator when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

RN licensed in MO

BSN or CHPN preferred

Job description

About Us

At Legacy Hospice, we believe in providing exceptional end-of-life care with dignity, compassion, and respect. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) to lead our clinical team and ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care in alignment with our mission and values.

Patient Care Coordinator (RN) – Hospice

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Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Job Type: Full-Time | Salaried | Exempt

About Us

At Legacy Hospice, we believe in providing exceptional end-of-life care with dignity, compassion, and respect. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) to lead our clinical team and ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care in alignment with our mission and values.

What You’ll Do

As a Patient Care Coordinator, you will oversee the day-to-day coordination of patient care, supervise the interdisciplinary clinical team, and support the Branch Administrator in managing operations and ensuring compliance. You’ll play a key leadership role in maintaining clinical excellence and fostering a culture of compassion.

• Supervise and support hospice clinical staff in providing exceptional patient care
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation regulations
• Conduct and facilitate interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings
• Participate in staff hiring, training, and performance evaluations
• Oversee admission, discharge, and transfer processes for patients
• Ensure timely documentation, service coordination, and regulatory reporting
• Support quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities
• Maintain readiness for surveys and regulatory visits
• Provide direct patient care and RN case management, as needed
• Collaborate with community providers, ancillary services, and internal departments
• Serve as acting Branch Administrator when needed

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state of employment
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN or CHPN preferred
• Minimum 1 year of hospice, home health, or related nursing experience
• Experience supervising clinical and paraprofessional staff
• Excellent leadership, communication, and time management skills
• Active BLS (CPR) certification
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Self-directed and capable of managing priorities independently
• Please note: Legacy Hospice is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required, including testing for marijuana.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with mileage reimbursement
• Supportive and mission-driven leadership
• Continuing education and development opportunities
• A chance to make a true difference in your community
• Team-oriented culture rooted in respect and empathy