Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coordinator

Hospice Buffalo • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coordinator handles the day to day coordination of the team clinical functions, assists in implementing the patient plan of care with staff, volunteers, and outside agencies. Communicates as a liaison between staff, patients, and outside agencies. Assists with maintaining records. May involve direct patient care.

Requirements

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

• Hospice offers a Robust Total Rewards Package
• 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 & NYS Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance Program
• And Much More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees