Care Transition Coordinator - RN

LHC Group • Bessemer, AL

100d

About The Position

We are hiring for a Care Transition Coordinator - RN at Alabama Hospice Care of Birmingham, 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, and incredible team support and empathetic leadership are key aspects of this role. Take your nursing career to a new level of caring. Join us.

Requirements

• 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 certification.
• Driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist the LHC Group agency with the preparation for accepting care of the patient post discharge from the hospital.
• Assist the Administrator with execution of contracts for facility-based services for hospice patients.
• Explain hospice services and agency procedures to the patient and their family members.
• Involve the family and caregivers in the educational process and assess 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.

Benefits

• Employee-focused wellness and support programs.
• Incredible team support and empathetic leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services