Care Transition Coordinator

Summary

We are hiring for a Care Transition Coordinator- RN/LPN or MSW with Hospice Experience.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Education and Experience

Experience Requirements

• Must have one year hospice experience or one year of hospital case management experience.

• Must have one to three years medical marketing experience preferred

License Requirements

• Must have current RN or LPN or SW or PT licensure in state of practice

• Must have RT and/or technical school certification demonstrating strong clinical knowledge

• Reliable means of transportation and must have current driver's license and auto insurance

Skill Requirements

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with all members of the healthcare team

• Must have excellent organizational skills and ability to complete competing priorities

• Must have thorough understanding of home health qualifying criteria and coverage guidelines

• Proficient computer skills.

• Excellent presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills required.

• Must have strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Outlook and other software requirements.

• Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.