What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Manager - LPN position at Deaconess Hospice?
We are hiring for a Patient Care Manager Assistant for Hospice.
At Deaconess Hospice in Brookhaven, MS, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As a Patient Care Manager Assistant/ Licensed Practical Nurse, you can expect:
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- opportunities for career growth
- the ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships.
- employee-focused wellness and support programs
If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen healthcare experience, this is a great opportunity for you.
Responsibilities for internal applicants
Serves as an assistant to the agency Executive Director to assure accurate computer data entry, updated patient records, and oversight of daily agency office processes.
- Assists with phone calls from field staff, physician offices, referral sources, patients, and takes messages and orders as needed.
- Frequently monitors the status of incoming faxes, report to appropriate personnel.
- Maintains competency through assigned online courses and required in-services.
- Assists with phone messages and answers calls and questions in a timely manner.
- Assists with visit verification, scheduling and projection of visits, and other reports in hospice computer system.
- Performs high-risk patient phone calls as assigned.
- Assists with the Interdisciplinary Group.
- Assists the Executive Director with weekly reports.
License Requirements
- Current LPN/LVN license in state of practice .
- Current CPR certification required.
- Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
Additional State Specific Requirements
- LA: Minimum of two years full time experience working as an LPN.
- AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV: No additional state specific requirements.
Skill Requirements
- Working knowledge of hospice computer.
