Alabama Hospice Care of Birmingham
Care Transition Coordinator - RN
Alabama Hospice Care of Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
We are hiring for a Care Transition Coordinator – RN
At Alabama Hospice Care of Birmingham , a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
• the ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert. • being valued and respected by patients and their families. • employee-focused wellness and support programs • incredible team support and empathetic leadership
Take your nursing career to a new level of caring. Join us.
The Care Transition Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to facilitate a seamless transition for patients discharging from a facility setting to the care of an LHC Group hospice agency.
• Responsible for achievement of admission goals expectations as established at hire or at review of annual agency budget goals. • Assists the LHC Group agency with the preparation for accepting care of the patient post discharge from the hospital. • Assists the Administrator with execution of contracts for facility-based services for hospice patients. • Explains hospice services and agency procedures to the patient and their family members. • Involves the family and caregivers in the educational process and assesses post-discharge educational coaching needs. • Participate in bi-weekly IDG meetings, as necessary to give an update regarding accounts, customer needs, and progress towards agency growth strategies.
• Must have one year hospice experience or one year of hospital case management experience. • Must have current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Social Worker (SW) licensure in state of practice. • Excellent organizational skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Must have thorough understanding of hospice qualifying criteria and coverage guidelines. • Proficient computer skills. • Current CPR, driver's license, valid vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
At Alabama Hospice Care of Birmingham , a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
• the ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert. • being valued and respected by patients and their families. • employee-focused wellness and support programs • incredible team support and empathetic leadership
Take your nursing career to a new level of caring. Join us.
The Care Transition Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to facilitate a seamless transition for patients discharging from a facility setting to the care of an LHC Group hospice agency.
• Responsible for achievement of admission goals expectations as established at hire or at review of annual agency budget goals. • Assists the LHC Group agency with the preparation for accepting care of the patient post discharge from the hospital. • Assists the Administrator with execution of contracts for facility-based services for hospice patients. • Explains hospice services and agency procedures to the patient and their family members. • Involves the family and caregivers in the educational process and assesses post-discharge educational coaching needs. • Participate in bi-weekly IDG meetings, as necessary to give an update regarding accounts, customer needs, and progress towards agency growth strategies.
• Must have one year hospice experience or one year of hospital case management experience. • Must have current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Social Worker (SW) licensure in state of practice. • Excellent organizational skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Must have thorough understanding of hospice qualifying criteria and coverage guidelines. • Proficient computer skills. • Current CPR, driver's license, valid vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.