Hospice Patient Care Coordinator

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center•Lincoln, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Patient Care Coordinators oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of the Hospice department. They monitor the quality of care and lead and participate with team members to develop, implement, and communicate process improvements. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week.

Requirements

ADN (Required)
Automobile Insurance - Sarah Bush Lincoln
Driver's License - State of Illinois
RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Responsibilities

Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient's health or the situation.
Recognizes normal and abnormal findings when gathering data.
Assigns staff to ensure appropriate caseload, and coordinates daily/weekly scheduling.
Assists in the development and implementation of performance standards, policies, and procedures that align with regulatory and accreditation requirements and guidelines.
Assures that clinical records, both paper and electronic, meet regulatory and accreditation requirements, and that all components are completed, received, and entered in a timely manner.
Assures timely response to and intake of referrals and coordinates the admission process.
Attends meetings, in-services, and continuing education.
Plans and evaluates care in collaboration with appropriate disciplines.
Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnosis, problems, and issues.
Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. Reports data and outcomes to others as appropriate.
Implements care or work plan in alignment with the plan and approved safety, infection control, and department/organization standards.
In collaboration with leaders, actively pursues required knowledge and skills through orientation activities specific to the position, reading current literature, and seeking new learning opportunities.
Leads interdisciplinary team meetings, and guides and fosters a productive discussion environment.
Manages quality of care through supervision of field staff through direct observations, as well as soliciting patient/caregiver feedback through patient rounding. Performs performance appraisals and annual evaluations.
Monitors electronic systems for errors and corrects these as they are found.
Monitors quality and compliance through performance of assigned audits.
Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situations.
Oversees the day-to-day clinical operations of the Hospice Department.
Performs visits as needed for informational, admission, or patient care service.
Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes.
Establishes effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other members of the health care / work team. Identifies and confers with appropriate resources regarding patient / work decisions.
Supervises field staff and provides orientation, training, education, and guidance. Oversees and approves payroll of assigned staff.
Employs teaching strategies to promote health and a safe environment.