HOSPICE RN TEAM COORDINATOR

Company: VNA Hospice and Palliative Care of Southern Califo
Location: Apple Valley
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

SALARY RANGE $48.00 - $58.50VNAcare, a not-for-profit leader in home care, is looking for dedicated healthcare professionals to join our team.Join our team and provide compassionate care to patients in your community! We are a leader in Hospice services that offers the best programs available in the High Desert communities. Come on board with us as a Hospice RN Team Coordinator With offices throughout Southern California, you can become part of the team who continues to be a leader in providing professional and comprehensive care to critically, chronically or terminally ill patients in our community.Our clinicians enjoy flexible schedules including limited weekends/after-hours/on-call which promotes a healthy work-life balance.We offer competitive salaries, mileage reimbursement, generous benefits package and a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for this position.Benefits include:Comprehensive orientation/on-the-job training programMedical, Dental and VisionLife / AD&DShort-Term/Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Plan with employer matchFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance / Continuing EducationSick, Vacation, Holiday PayThe Hospice RN Team Coordinator position is open in our Apple Valley location and surrounding areas. This is a Full-time position during our day shift from 8:00am-5:00pm.Requirements of the Hospice RN Team Coordinator:RN degree from an accredited school. Valid California RN license.Minimum of 3 years nursing experience required. Hospice and/or oncologyexperience preferred.Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Requires above average computer and data entry skills.Hospice RN Team Coordinator Duties Include:Answers incoming phone calls related to customer service and ensures consistent follow up utilizing excellent customer skills.Conveys customer service approach to all. Relays any specific questions to the appropriate person.Assists the Hospice Director/Manager with assignment of each patient to a nurse for a program explanation and/or admission to the hospice program within agency time frames.Assesses staffing patterns to determine scheduling of patients on a daily basis. Schedules patients in a manner to ensure continuity of care and staff receive fair assignments.Communicates with the Hospice Director/Manager regarding all referrals received, assignment to nurse and time frame of admission.Responsible for making clinical visits to current patients when staffing requires.Assists the Case Manager in the management of their caseload by responding to patient and/or family needs, ensuring continuity of care.Notifies the Interdisciplinary team of any changes to the plan of care or changes in patient condition.Adheres to RN scope of practice and standards of care.Participates in Administrator On-Call rotation.Assists Hospice Director/Manager in the maintenance of updated logs, worksheets, agency files and calendar on a timely basis.Performs Program Explanations and other duties when assigned by the Hospice Director/ Manager.Works cooperatively with acute hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and medical groups in the community to plan and coordinate hospice services required. Coordinates plan for supplies, equipment, or other patient needs.Maintains positive working relationships with all staff, facilities, hospitals, referring physicians, managed care organizations and private insurance companies.For assistance in applying for a position with VNA Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern California, please contact the Human Resources Dept. at or .EEO, M/F/Protected Veterans/Individual with DisabilityLocation: Community Hospice Victor Valley Registered NurseSchedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Monday through Friday rotating weekend

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