Hospice LVN Clinical Navigator
Acacia Health (Palliative, Home Health, & Hospice) · Irvine, CA · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
We are an organization dedicated to a patient-first approach. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
- Meet with patients and families to explain hospice benefits and coverage, ensuring clear understanding of hospice philosophy and available services.
- Relay all information gathered during EOB meetings to the Intake and Clinical teams promptly and accurately to support a smooth admission process.
- Request, verify, and organize all documentation required for admissions.
- Address questions regarding benefits eligibility as directed by the Intake/Authorization team.
- Collaborate closely with Community Liaisons to ensure seamless referral transitions and strengthen community relationships.
- Provide direct skilled nursing care under RN oversight, per the State Nurse Practice Act.
- Implement and document the care plan, including medication management, symptom monitoring, and equipment use.
- Evaluate patient response to care and report changes to the clinical team.
- Aid the interdisciplinary team in ensuring documentation in facility binders is up to date and accurate.
- Build positive relationships with facility staff and represent Acacia hospice services.
- Ensure accurate, timely documentation (visit notes, referrals, EOB explanations).
- Adhere to hospice policies, quality standards, and participate in performance improvement processes.
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and other administrative tasks.
- Perform as guided by the Administrator and / or Director of Patient Care Services.
Qualifications
- California LVN License
- Valid California Driver’s License
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- 2 years of hospice work experience