Patient Care Coordinator, RN

Legacy Hospice; Osceola (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Continuing education

Development opportunities

Mission-driven leadership

Job summary

Legacy Hospice is seeking a Nurse (RN) to serve as Patient Care Coordinator in Osceola, AR. This salaried, exempt role leads the clinical team, coordinates patient care, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

The PCC will oversee admissions, care planning, and RN case management while supporting branch operations. The ideal candidate has hospice/home health experience, an AR RN license, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in the state of employment (AR)
• BSN or CHPN preferred
• Minimum 1 year in hospice/home health
• Experience supervising clinical staff
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Active BLS (CPR) certification

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day patient care coordination and supervise the interdisciplinary clinical team
• Lead IDT meetings and participate in staffing, training, and performance evaluations
• Manage admissions, discharge, and transfer processes for patients
• Ensure timely documentation, service coordination, and regulatory reporting
• Support quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities
• Act as Branch Administrator when needed and coordinate with community providers

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

BSN preferred

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: Osceola, AR
Job Type: Full-Time | Salaried | Exempt

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