Hospice LPN Clinical Coordinator

Elara Caring • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

The LPN/LVN Clinical Coordinator supports hospice and home-care operations by coordinating patient care, processing clinical and administrative workflows, and helping ensure patients receive appropriate services in their home setting. The role may also provide direct patient care as needed and requires travel of up to 50% to support business and patient needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current certification as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• At least 1 year of home care or hospice experience.
• Ability to seek patient feedback, advocate for patients, understand patient needs, and manage patient expectations.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% as needed to support business and patient needs.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance, and reliable transportation to perform job tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review and clear HCHB coordination notes and process administrative task workflows accurately and in a timely manner.
• Obtain physician orders, including verbal, written, and faxed orders, and enter them into the appropriate system for CTM review and approval.
• Monitor the patient hospitalization list, confirm patient status, and coordinate appropriate resumption of care.
• Discharge patients in an inpatient facility at the end of an episode.
• Obtain patient-related attachment renewals.
• Participate in High-Risk Meetings and help ensure the best provision of services.
• Provide direct care as needed.
• Answer telephone calls from patients, patient representatives, and medical professionals, and communicate messages to the appropriate parties.
• Provide clerical support, including scheduling follow-up appointments as requested, providing health summaries to case managers, obtaining pre-authorizations, and addressing patient questions or concerns.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities at no cost for all employees.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed