Home Health & Hospice Clinical Coordinator (LPN)

Eden Health•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

The Home Health & Hospice Clinical Coordinator provides skilled nursing care to patients on caseload as ordered by physicians and specified in each plan of care. The role coordinates with supervising registered nurses, physicians, office staff, other healthcare team members, patients, caregivers, and families to monitor clinical status, address changing needs, support safe care, and plan ongoing services. The coordinator documents each patient visit in the Electronic Health Record in a timely and accurate manner and participates in case conferences and the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement program.

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 will be checked.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Able to pass a criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Benefits available as early as 30 days after the start date.
Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia, and other offerings.
Employee Hardship Fund.
Bonuses program.
Employee Stock Program (ESOP).
Employee wellness offerings and a family-first culture.
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, with online and in-person education.
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 status.