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STAFF - REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT - $74K+ PER YEAR

LHC Group
Melbourne, FL, United States
$74K a year
Full-time

LHC Group is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Transitional Care Unit for a nursing job in Melbourne, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : Transitional Care Unit
  • Discipline : RN
  • Duration : Ongoing
  • Employment Type : Staff

Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience.

Summary

We are hiring for a Care Transition Coordinator RN with Hospice Experience.

At Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice, 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

  • 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.

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

Wuesthoff Health System Brevard Hospice and Palliative Care a part of LHC Group family of providers the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide.

We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare.

More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose : It's all about helping people.

LHC Group Job ID #2024022044. Posted job title : Care Transition Coordinator Rn

About LHC Group

LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it.

From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare.

More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose : It's all about helping people.

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Continuing Education
  • Employee assistance programs
  • 2 days ago
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