What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Manager Hospice position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring for a Patient Care Manager Assistant for Hospice.
At Geisinger Hospice of Selinsgrove, 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
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.
Education and Experience
License Requirements
- Current RN licensure in the state of practice and one year of clinical experience.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
Additional State Specific Requirements
- AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, WV: No additional state specific requirements.
