Patient Care Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) -Hospice
Illuminus · Waukesha, WI · Yesterday
Healthcare$88k–$105k/yrFull-time
About the role
Join our team as a Hospice Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) and make a meaningful difference during one of life’s most important journeys. In this role you’ll support patients and their families, collaborate with a compassionate clinical team, and help ensure high‑quality, patient‑centered hospice care.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and actively promote effective communication with residents and family members/personal representatives.
- Maintain a positive image of Marquardt in the community in alignment with mission, vision, and values.
- Supervise and direct care of nursing personnel including RNs, LPNs, and Hospice Aids.
- Support/triage patient care visits and clinical questions; serve as RN Case Manager as needed.
- Teach appropriate interventions, medications, effects, and side effects to patients, caregivers, volunteers, and others as appropriate.
- Lead, collaborate, and participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to establish, review, and revise the plan of care for each patient.
- In conjunction with the Director, lead the assigned hospice region to achieve organizational annual goals and objectives and assure implementation as scheduled.
- Support the hospice intake and referral process to ensure timely and appropriate response to inquiries and admissions.
- Work with providers and the hospice team to gather and review patient‑specific medical information to ensure appropriate patient eligibility.
- Participate in the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Program (QAPI) as requested.
- Ensure corporate policies and procedures are administered effectively and fairly.
- Foster collaborative relationships with area partners and manage the admissions processes.
- Provide backup and support to other hospice regions and/or PCCs as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal codes pertaining to agency operations.
- Perform on‑call services as assigned.
- Perform other similar duties as needed.
Requirements
- Commitment to quality programs and services for residents.
- Excellent communication and human relations skills.
- Ability to relate well to residents, families, staff, churches, and the community.
- Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, make sound decisions, and exhibit flexibility when needed.
Qualifications
- Current Wisconsin (WI) Registered Nurse license.
- Four to five years of hospice experience.
- Four‑year degree preferred.
- Valid WI driver’s license.
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Rotating on‑call every 6th weekend.
Pay
$88,400.00 to $105,352.00 yearly (higher pay may be considered depending on qualifications and experience).
Benefits
- Free Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in our health plan – no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to your provider.
- Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match of $0.50 for every $1 contributed, up to 6%.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid time off.
- Referral program.
- Mission‑driven culture where you can make a meaningful difference every day (benefits may vary based on employment status).