What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator Hospice position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring for a Care Transition Coordinator– RN/LPN or MSW with Hospice Experience.
At Heart of Hospice in Fort Smith, 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 Care Transition Coordinator, you can expect:
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.
Responsibilities
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 preparing for and accepting care of the patient post-discharge.
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.
Education and Experience
Education Requirements
- High school education or equivalent experience requirements
Experience Requirements
- Minimum one year of scheduling experience in health care setting using an online scheduling system.
Skill Requirements
- Exceptional organizational, customer service, communication, and decision-making skills required.
- Working knowledge of state and federal regulations governing the hospice Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) requirements, Aide and/or LPN/LVN supervisory visit requirements, and assessment visit requirements.
- Follows the approved plan of care frequency.
