Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Palliative Care Coordinator
About The Position
PruittHealth Hospice is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Palliative Care Coordinator to support palliative care delivered in patients’ homes or care facilities. The role takes and processes palliative care referrals, supports the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner and Medical Director, and coordinates care goals and communication among providers. The coordinator schedules visits as ordered by a physician, presents the palliative program to patients or others by phone, obtains legal consents, assesses interdisciplinary needs, and helps ensure accurate and timely documentation. The position also supports admissions and discharges, serves as a liaison for medical directors and nurse practitioners, and addresses billing report validation holds and errors. PruittHealth describes its workforce’s health and safety as a priority and offers career support, flexible schedules, comprehensive health plans, and other employee benefits.
Requirements
- Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state of practice.
- At least three years of nursing experience.
Nice To Haves
- Palliative care, hospice, or home health care experience.
- CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) certification.
Responsibilities
- Take and process palliative care referrals.
- Provide support to the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner and Medical Director.
- Schedule visits to support goals of care as ordered by a physician.
- Coordinate and communicate patient care goals among providers.
- Call to present the palliative program, obtain legal consents, and assess interdisciplinary needs.
- Ensure assessment and reassessment findings are communicated to the attending physician.
- Complete documentation accurately and on time in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Inform the palliative team of new admissions and discharges.
- Coordinate referrals using the referral process.
- Serve as a liaison for medical directors and nurse practitioners to enhance effectiveness and compliance.
- Run the billing report and address validation holds and billing errors.
Benefits
- Top-of-market pay
- Annual merit increases
- Paid time off
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Preceptorship Program and hands-on training
- Competitive mileage reimbursement rates
- Comprehensive health plans
- 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
- Flexible schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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