What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Patient Coordinator position at Vertex Hospice Care Inc?
We are a Hospice Agency in Santa Clarita, CA that is looking for a self motivated, compassionate RN or LVN Home Health Patient Coordinator! (Non-licensed clinicians/medical staff are encouraged to apply so long as they have previous home health experience)
The job requires the ability to utilize a PC, Printer, multi-line telephone, and other related office equipment. LVN Will work from office. We do not offer work remotely.
Responsibilities
Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm.
Coordinates the patient’s and families care and services including those of the team, social worker, home health aide and physician
Responds necessary information to the Director of Nursing Monitors the re-certification / re-authorization process
Ensures and documents appropriate use of the medications, durable medical equipment and supplies
Educates patients, families and other caregivers Appropriately utilizes the skills and resources of contract personnel such as PT, OT, Podiatrist and Pharmacy
Provides appropriate care plan and integrates care plans as needed
Participates in routine chart reviews Attends regularly scheduled in-services and educational conferences.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must be LVN/RN. (Non-licensed clinicians/medical staff are encouraged to apply so long as they have previous home health experience)
2. Must have a minimum of 1-year Hospice or Home Health Care experience, (ability to use Axxess Home Health Software)
3. Must possess typing and other clerical skills.
4. Fluent in English/Spanish speaking and writing.
JOB TYPE: Full-time
Salary: Starting at $37,000 per year PLUS Mileage and Bonuses. (*If unlicensed nurse, starting pay is subject to change.)
Benefits: Free parking Paid time off
Medical specialties: Home Health Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Weekly schedule: Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Santa Clarita, CA (Headquarters Office): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience: Home health/Hospice care: 1 year (Required)
Medical terminology: 1 year (Required) Computer skills: 1 year
Work Location: In person (Required)
Salary: $37,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year (if Licensed Clinician)
Benefits:
- SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan Matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN/LVN (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Clarita, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $37,000 - $75,000