Clinical Care Coordinator

UnitedHealth Group•Biloxi, MS

18h•$20 - $36

About The Position

Explore opportunities with Deaconess Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Clinical Care Coordinator LPN, are the post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide, helping patients manage their health at home.

Requirements

Current LPN/LVN license in state of practice
Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

Helps to manage order tracking, IDG preparation, and other tasks associated with the management of patient care
Monitors pending referrals daily and assigns registered nurse or advanced practice nurse for all start of care visits
Monitors productivity and distribution of visits and communicates any needed changes with the clinical leader, as appropriate
Ensures that the patient visit schedule supports continuity of care and excellence in patient care management by scheduling most nursing visits to the patient’s designated RN Case Manager, Social Worker
Participates in patient care team meetings to assist with facilitating timely care, via the scheduling process, to patients suffering from symptom crises, transitioning to end of life, or who are experiencing other immediate physical, psychosocial, or spiritual care needs
Assists with coordination, scheduling, and tracking of all visits to ensure compliance with all hospice policies and state and federal regulatory requirements