What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Transition Coordinator-RN position at Heart of Hospice, LLC?
We are hiring for a Care Transition Coordinator– RN with Hospice Experience.
At Heart of Hospice, 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.
- the ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert.
- being valued and respected by patients and their families.
- employee-focused wellness and support programs
- incredible team support and empathetic leadership
Take your nursing career to a new level of caring. Join us.
The Care Transition Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to facilitate a seamless transition for patients
discharging from a facility setting to the care of an LHC Group hospice agency.
- Responsible for achievement of admission goals expectations as established at hire or at review of annual agency budget goals.
- Assists the LHC Group agency with the preparation for accepting care of the patient post discharge from the hospital.
- Assists the Administrator with execution of contracts for facility-based services for hospice patients.
- Explains hospice services and agency procedures to the patient and their family members.
- Involves the family and caregivers in the educational process and assesses post-discharge educational coaching needs.
- Participate in bi-weekly IDG meetings, as necessary to give an update regarding accounts, customer needs, and progress towards agency growth strategies.
- Must have one year hospice experience or one year of hospital case management experience.
- Must have current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Social Worker (SW) licensure in state of practice.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have thorough understanding of hospice qualifying criteria and coverage guidelines.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Current CPR, driver's license, valid vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
