Hospice Patient Care Coordinator/Admission Coordinator - Eventide Hospice

Eventide Senior Living Communities•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

Eventide Hospice in Lincoln, Nebraska, is seeking a full-time Patient Care Coordinator/Admission Coordinator. The role supervises licensed and support field staff and directs clinical services. It builds courteous working relationships with physicians, families, office staff, and nursing staff to help ensure quality service. The coordinator oversees clinical care and case coordination in the assigned area, supports timely delivery of hospice services, and may perform as a hospice nurse when needed. The role also helps coordinate hospice services for prospective clients, families, and new admissions.

Requirements

Successful completion of an approved Registered Nurse education program.
Three years of experience in health care.
Nebraska RN license.
Must be in good standing in all states in which the candidate has ever been licensed as a nurse in the United States.
Current CPR/BLS certificate.
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under the corporate insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Medicare, Medicaid, social services, and hospice.
Two years of experience supervising nursing staff.

Responsibilities

Maintain current knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations and laws and ensure compliance.
Coordinate overall clinical care and case coordination in the assigned area.
Ensure timely and adequate delivery of hospice services, using the nursing process as appropriate; perform as a hospice nurse when needed.
Maintain communication with internal departments and community resources involved in providing nurses and aides.
Ensure clinical records comply with state licensure requirements, federal standards, and corporate policy.
Monitor staffing needs in the assigned area and communicate those needs to the Administrator or designee.
Coordinate and provide employee orientation and competency testing according to agency policy.
Assess clients, family members, and their environment for additional care needs and coordinate services as appropriate.
Support the Hospice Admissions team by coordinating hospice services for prospective clients, families, and new admissions.
Work with physicians, families, community contacts, and the hospice team to achieve quality outcomes.
Supervise licensed and support field staff and direct program clinical services.