What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Transition Coordinator Hospice position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring for a Care Transition Coordinator– Registered Nurse with Hospice Experience.
At Baptist Hospice of Jackson, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As a Care Transition Coordinator, you can expect:
the ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert.
being valued and respected by patients and their families.
employee-focused wellness and support programs
incredible team support and empathetic leadership
Take your nursing career to a new level of caring. Join us.
Responsibilities
The Care Transition Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to facilitate a seamless transition for patients
discharging from a facility setting to the care of an LHC Group hospice agency.
Responsible for achievement of admission goals expectations as established at hire or at review of annual agency budget goals.
Assists the LHC Group agency with preparing for and accepting care of the patient post-discharge.
Assists the Administrator with execution of contracts for facility-based services for hospice patients.
Explains hospice services and agency procedures to the patient and their family members.
Involves the family and caregivers in the educational process and assesses post-discharge educational coaching needs.
Participate in bi-weekly IDG meetings, as necessary to give an update regarding accounts, customer needs, and progress towards agency growth strategies.
Education and Experience
- Must have one year hospice experience or one year of hospital case management experience.
- Must have current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Social Worker (SW) licensure in state of practice.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have thorough understanding of hospice qualifying criteria and coverage guidelines.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Current CPR, driver's license, valid vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.