What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Coordinator LPN/LVN position at Gentiva Hospice?
Our Company
Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.
Overview
We’re looking for a Patient Care Coordinator LPN/LVN to join our team.
You will report directly to the Executive Director or Administrator. You will be responsible for administering of day to day operations of the assigned hospice site and coordinates services of all team members.
- Scheduling out visits requested by Registered Nurses, Social Worker and Chaplains
- Ensuring staff are completing visits in a timely manner
- Serving as the scribe and facilitator for interdisciplinary team meetings
- Gathering necessary information to input a complete referral
- Ensuring that Medicare patients have eligibility and verifying commercial insurance
About You
- Degree from an approved school of Practical Nursing (Licensed in the state of requested employment)
- Two years’ of direct patient care in a clinical setting, preferably in hospice or home health
- Three to Five years’ experience in an administrative role
- Must be able to effectively operate nursing assessment tools and office equipment to include computer and tablet
- Sensitivity to feeling of the terminally ill and their families before and after patient’s death
- Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice concept
We Offer
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
- Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
- Competitive Salaries
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Legalese
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug-free workplace
Location
Gentiva Hospice
