Coordinate Care. Support Compassion. Empower Hospice Teams.
We are seeking a Hospice LPN Patient Care Coordinator to manage the day-to-day operations of our hospice programs and coordinate care services across clinical teams. This pivotal role supports timely and compassionate patient care by scheduling visits, facilitating interdisciplinary team meetings, verifying eligibility, and assisting with skilled nursing care as needed—all while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
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
Administer patient satisfaction surveys and maintain related documentation
Manage scheduling logistics including service codes, visit dates, clinician assignments, and PRN visit scheduling
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
Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
Ready to Join a Team That Cares?
Apply today and help support compassionate care that makes every moment count.
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At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.
Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.
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