Home Health & Hospice Clinical Coordinator (LPN)

Eden Health•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

Provides skilled nursing care to patients on the caseload as ordered by the physician and indicated by the plan of care. The coordinator reviews the caseload regularly with the supervising RN, obtains necessary physician orders, and collaborates with physicians as patient needs dictate. The role evaluates assessment findings and communicates relevant information about patients’ clinical status and ongoing needs to the healthcare team, office staff, and physicians in a timely manner. The coordinator educates patients, caregivers, families, and staff as appropriate; promotes patient safety; participates in case conferences and the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program; recommends referrals to other disciplines or community resources; and follows medication safety practices. The role also follows up on laboratory results, identifies environmental and safety risks, implements appropriate interventions, and completes timely, accurate visit notes in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current LPN or LVN licensure in the state of practice.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Proof of automobile insurance; motor vehicle record (MVR) is checked.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Ability to pass a criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in an acute care setting within the last 24 months is preferred.
Six months of home care experience within the last 12 months is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide physician-ordered skilled nursing care to patients on the caseload according to the plan of care.
Review the caseload regularly with the supervising RN, consistent with best practices and/or state guidelines.
Obtain necessary physician orders and collaborate with physicians as patient needs dictate.
Evaluate assessment findings and communicate pertinent information about patients’ clinical status and ongoing needs in a timely manner.
Communicate changes in patients’ clinical status to healthcare team members, office staff, and physicians according to agency policy.
Educate patients, caregivers, families, and other staff as appropriate.
Perform patient care in a manner that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Participate in case conferences addressing multidisciplinary responsibilities, patient progress, continued-care plans, and new problems.
Recommend referrals to other disciplines and/or community resources as needed.
Follow the seven medication rights and reduce the potential for medication errors.
Follow up on laboratory results and notify physicians about significant changes.
Participate in the agency Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Identify risks of injury or threats to life and health in the patient’s environment and implement appropriate interventions.
Complete accurate and thorough patient visit notes in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in a timely manner.

Benefits

Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia, and other offerings.
Employee hardship fund.
Bonuses program.
Employee stock program / Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Employee wellness offerings.
Paid time off for a personal day of the employee’s choosing.
Financial planning through Unum.
Free counseling sessions through Unum.
Training and educational assistance.
Career advancement opportunities.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Life, accident, and disability insurance.
Paid holidays.
Paid continuing education credits.
Discounts with AT&T Wireless and National and Enterprise car rentals.
Discounted tickets to events, attractions, concerts, sporting events, hotels, and resorts.
Paid sick leave and vacation time; eligible employees begin accruing time on their first day of employment.
Identity theft protection.
Employee Assistance Program.
Floating personal holiday.
Dental, medical, and vision coverage available for full-time employees.