Care Transition Coordinator-RN

We are hiring for a Care Transition Coordinator– RN with Hospice Experience. $1500 sign on bonus being offered.

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.  ​ 

• ​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. 

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 the preparation for accepting care of the patient post discharge from the hospital.
• 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.

• 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.