Patient Care Coordinator, RN

About the role

At Legacy Hospice, we believe in providing exceptional end-of-life care with dignity, compassion, and respect. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) to lead our clinical team and ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care in alignment with our mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day coordination of patient care, supervise the interdisciplinary clinical team, and support the Branch Administrator in managing operations and ensuring compliance.
• Play a key leadership role in maintaining clinical excellence and fostering a culture of compassion.
• Supervise and support hospice clinical staff in providing exceptional patient care.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation regulations.
• Conduct and facilitate interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.
• Participate in staff hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee admission, discharge, and transfer processes for patients.
• Ensure timely documentation, service coordination, and regulatory reporting.
• Support quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Maintain readiness for surveys and regulatory visits.
• Provide direct patient care and RN case management, as needed.
• Collaborate with community providers, ancillary services, and internal departments.
• Serve as acting Branch Administrator when needed.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state of employment.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN or CHPN preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of hospice, home health, or related nursing experience.
• Experience supervising clinical and paraprofessional staff.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and time management skills.
• Active BLS (CPR) certification.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Self-directed and capable of managing priorities independently.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with mileage reimbursement.
• Supportive and mission-driven leadership.
• Continuing education and development opportunities.
• A chance to make a true difference in your community.
• Team-oriented culture rooted in respect and empathy.