Patient Care Coordinator, RN
About The Position
Legacy Hospice is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Care Coordinator to lead its clinical team and ensure patients receive high-quality end-of-life care consistent with the organization’s mission and values. Based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the role oversees day-to-day patient care coordination, supervises the interdisciplinary clinical team, and supports the Branch Administrator with operations and regulatory compliance. The coordinator may provide direct patient care and RN case management as needed and may serve as acting Branch Administrator when needed. Legacy Hospice describes its work as providing end-of-life care with dignity, compassion, and respect. The position is full-time, salaried, and exempt. A sign-on bonus is offered. Pre-employment drug screening is required, including testing for marijuana.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state of employment.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- At least 1 year of hospice, home health, or related nursing experience.
- Experience supervising clinical and paraprofessional staff.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and time management skills.
- Active BLS (CPR) certification.
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Self-directed and capable of managing priorities independently.
- Must complete pre-employment drug screening, including testing for marijuana.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) credential.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and support hospice clinical staff in providing patient care.
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation regulations.
- Conduct and facilitate interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.
- Participate in staff hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
- Oversee patient admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
- Ensure timely documentation, service coordination, and regulatory reporting.
- Support quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities.
- Maintain readiness for surveys and regulatory visits.
- Provide direct patient care and RN case management as needed.
- Collaborate with community providers, ancillary services, and internal departments.
- Serve as acting Branch Administrator when needed.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus offered.
- Competitive salary.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Supportive and mission-driven leadership.
- Continuing education and development opportunities.
- Opportunity to make a difference in the community.
- Team-oriented culture rooted in respect and empathy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
