LPN Hospice Patient Care Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule visits requested by Registered Nurses, Social Workers, and Chaplains at the start of each benefit period
• Manage rescheduled, declined, missed, or reassigned visit requests and ensure visits are completed timely
• Prepare and facilitate interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings with complete documentation
• Accurately gather and enter referral information into hospice systems promptly
• Coordinate durable medical equipment (DME) pickup and delivery
• Notify appropriate staff at patient death or discharge, including pharmacy and physician
• Verify Medicare eligibility and secure authorizations or reauthorizations as needed
• Manage patient transitions by obtaining transfer documentation from previous agencies
• Provide skilled nursing care within LPN scope under RN supervision in patient homes or inpatient units as needed
• Respond professionally and compassionately to referral inquiries, triaging clinical concerns within scope of practice
• Maintain accuracy of patient benefit periods, events, insurance verifications, and physician/facility updates in systems
• Manage scheduling logistics including service codes, visit dates, clinician assignments, and PRN visit scheduling

About You

• Qualifications – What you'll bring:
• Degree from an accredited Practical Nursing program with current LPN license in the state of employment
• CPR certification
• 3–5 years administrative experience, with at least 2 years clinical experience in hospice or home health
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
• Knowledge of hospice care concepts, terminal illness, and the roles of interdisciplinary team members
• Proficiency with nursing assessment tools, Microsoft Office, and electronic medical records
• Strong communication skills with compassion for patients and families facing end-of-life situations
• Ability to work in an office environment with occasional travel to patient homes or institutional settings