LHC Group - Lake Charles, LA
posted 4 days ago
- Mid Level
Lake Charles, LA
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
We are hiring for a Care Transition Coordinator- RN with Hospice Experience. At Heart of Hospice, 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Assist the LHC Group agency with the preparation for accepting care of the patient post discharge from the hospital.
- Assist the Administrator with execution of contracts for facility-based services for hospice patients.
- Explain hospice services and agency procedures to the patient and their family members.
- Involve the family and caregivers in the educational process and assess 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.
Requirements
- Must have one year hospice experience or one year of hospital case management experience.
- Must have current Registered Nurse (RN) 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.
Benefits
- Employee-focused wellness and support programs.
- Incredible team support and empathetic leadership.
