What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Coordinator, RN position at Legacy Hospice?
Patient Care Coordinator (RN) – Hospice
Location: Jackson, MS
Job Type: Full-Time | Salaried | Exempt
About Us
At Legacy Hospice, we believe in providing exceptional end-of-life care with dignity, compassion, and respect. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) to lead our clinical team and ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care in alignment with our mission and values.
What You’ll Do
As a Patient Care Coordinator, you will oversee the day-to-day coordination of patient care, supervise the interdisciplinary clinical team, and support the Branch Administrator in managing operations and ensuring compliance. You’ll play a key leadership role in maintaining clinical excellence and fostering a culture of compassion.
Location: Jackson, MS
Job Type: Full-Time | Salaried | Exempt
About Us
At Legacy Hospice, we believe in providing exceptional end-of-life care with dignity, compassion, and respect. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) to lead our clinical team and ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care in alignment with our mission and values.
What You’ll Do
As a Patient Care Coordinator, you will oversee the day-to-day coordination of patient care, supervise the interdisciplinary clinical team, and support the Branch Administrator in managing operations and ensuring compliance. You’ll play a key leadership role in maintaining clinical excellence and fostering a culture of compassion.
- Supervise and support hospice clinical staff in providing exceptional 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 admission, discharge, and transfer processes for patients
- 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
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state of employment
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN or CHPN preferred
- Minimum 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
- Please note: Legacy Hospice is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required, including testing for marijuana.
- Competitive salary with mileage reimbursement
- Supportive and mission-driven leadership
- Continuing education and development opportunities
- A chance to make a true difference in your community
- Team-oriented culture rooted in respect and empathy
