Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coordinator

Hospice Buffalo • Town of Cheektowaga, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position in the Admissions Department, working Saturdays and Sundays from 8 am to 4 pm, with holiday rotation. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coordinator handles the day-to-day coordination of the team's clinical functions, assists in implementing the patient plan of care with staff, volunteers, and outside agencies. They act as a liaison between staff, patients, and outside agencies, and assist with maintaining records. The role may involve direct patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing with current LPN licensure in the State of New York.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of nursing practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordination and implementation of the patient plan of care.
• Handles phone calls from the patient, primary care giver, or designee regarding any questions or concerns.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary teams, RNs, or Team Manager.
• Coordinates and schedules patient visits.
• Provide timely documentation/data entry per Hospice time frames and deadlines.
• Communicates current health status and needs of patients to appropriate team professionals.
• Assists the team and Team Manager with other administrative functions, as necessary.

Benefits

• Employer 401k contribution regardless of employee participation, and additional contribution given as match with employee participation
• Health Insurance with vision component copayment plan, or high-deductible plan (FT status)
• HSA with high-deductible health plan twice annual Employer contribution (FT status)
• Dental Insurance (FT status)
• Flexible Spending Account (FT status)
• Paid Time Off PTO & NYS Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree