Clinical Team Coordinator (Hospice Office LPN)

Vitality Hospice•Allentown, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Vitality Hospice & Palliative Care is looking for a compassionate, organized, and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team as a Clinical Team Coordinator in their Allentown PA, office. Vitality is a clinician-owned and operated hospice organization where our team works together to provide compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care. In this role, you'll be an important part of keeping patient care organized and ensuring communication flows smoothly between patients, families, providers, facilities, and our interdisciplinary hospice team. A current LPN license is required for this position. This is a full-time, on-site position in Allentown, PA.

Requirements

Current and active LPN license – required
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile liability insurance
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organization and time-management skills
Ability to prioritize multiple patient and team needs in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
Compassion and empathy for patients and families facing serious illness and end-of-life care
Ability to follow clinical instructions and complete documentation accurately and on time

Nice To Haves

Hospice, home health, palliative care, geriatrics, or other relevant healthcare experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Review incoming hospice referrals in collaboration with the Intake Coordinator and Director of Clinical Operations
Communicate with patients, families, referral sources, physicians, and facilities regarding hospice services and patient needs
Assist with coordinating the hospice admission process
Coordinate day-to-day clinical needs with members of the interdisciplinary hospice team
Process and track admissions, recertifications, changes in level of care, changes in condition, and live discharges
Monitor infection and incident logs and ensure required documentation is completed
Coordinate DME, medications, pharmacy needs, wound care supplies, and other patient needs with the RN Case Manager
Contact physicians and facilities to obtain and verify patient orders
Provide education and support to patients and caregivers as appropriate
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
Assist with routine and PRN patient visits when needed