Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coordinator

Hospice Home Care

134 Bennett Road, Cheektowaga, NY, USA

27.00 per hour

Hourly

Full Time

What's in it for you? Hospice offers a Robust Total Rewards Package

Employer 401k contribution regardless of employee participation, and match on employee contributions thereafter

Health Insurance with vision component copayment plan, or high deductible plan (FT status)

HSA with high deductible health plan twice annual Employer contribution (FT status)

Dental Insurance (FT status)

Flexible Spending Account (FT status)

Paid Time Off PTO & NYS Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance Program

And Much More!

This is an office position for Hospice Home Care. 7:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday. Holiday rotation.

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coordinator handles the day to day coordination of the team clinical functions, assists in implementing the patient plan of care with staff, volunteers, and outside agencies. Communicates as a liaison between staff, patients, and outside agencies. Assists with maintaining records. May involve direct patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coordinator:

Assists in coordination and implementation of the patient plan of care.

Handles phone calls from the patient, primary care giver, or designee regarding any questions or concerns.

Collaborates with the interdisciplinary teams, RNs, or Team Manager.

Coordinates and schedules patient visits.

Provide timely documentation/data entry per Hospice time frames and deadlines.

Communicates current health status and needs of patients to appropriate team professionals.

Assists the team and Team Manager with other administrative functions, as necessary.

Qualifications for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coordinator:

Education/Certification

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing with current LPN licensure in the State of NY

Experience

1 year of nursing practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred.