Care Transition Coordinator-RN

Care Transition Coordinator– RN with Hospice Experience

At Alabama Hospice of the Shoals, 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. 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:

1. Facilitate a seamless transition for patients discharging from a facility setting to the care of an LHC Group hospice agency.
2. Achieve admission goals and expectations as established at hire or at review of annual agency budget goals.
3. Assist the LHC Group agency with the preparation for accepting care of the patient post discharge from the hospital.
4. Assist the Administrator with execution of contracts for facility-based services for hospice patients.
5. Explain hospice services and agency procedures to the patient and their family members.
6. Involve the family and caregivers in the educational process and assess post-discharge educational coaching needs.
7. 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) 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.

Company Overview:

LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing.