Patient Care Coordinator, RN

Legacy Hospice; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with mileage reimb

Continuing education opportunities

Team-oriented culture rooted in care

Job summary

Legacy Hospice in New Albany, MS, seeks a Patient Care Coordinator (RN) to lead our clinical team and ensure high-quality end-of-life care. This full-time exempt role offers direct patient care, RN case management, and collaboration with community providers.

The ideal candidate is a licensed RN with hospice/home health experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and BLS certification. A BSN and CHPN are preferred, with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in the state of employment (RN).
• BSN degree or CHPN preferred.
• Minimum 1 year hospice or home health nursing experience.
• Experience supervising clinical and paraprofessional staff.
• Active BLS (CPR) certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Self-management

Education

BSN

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

Location: New Albany, MS

Job Type: Full-Time | Salaried | Exempt

What You’ll Do

• 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