Hospice Care Coordinator LPN - Fayetteville, NC - Full Time

UnitedHealth Group•Fayetteville, NC

11d•$20 - $36

About The Position

Explore opportunities with Cape Fear Valley 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 Patient Care Manager Assistant, you are responsible for assisting the Patient Care Manager in coordinating a team of staff to assure the continuity of high-quality care to patients assigned to the team's area. This is a Full Time position in Hospice. This position will include Hospital and Home Visits for hospice support and patient care coordination. This position will include direct patient care as needed. LPN certification in NC required. Our Business Hours are Mon-Fri, 8AM-4:30PM. Our agency covers a 50 mile radius. Candidates must be able to see patients within this area. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Current unrestricted LPN licensure in state of practice
Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification requirements
Able to work independently
Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Ensures that the team is committed to providing quality care in an efficient manner in accordance with physician's orders and State/Medicare guidelines
Prepares patient list and necessary documents for weekly case conferences
Provides direct patient care, as necessary, in accordance to scope of practice, plan or care and physician orders, and in coordination with other members of the health care team. May not alter the plan of care
Assist Patient Care Manager in clinician documentation review/audits to ensure complete, appropriate, and accurate submission of all documentation by field staff