Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coordinator

Hospice Buffalo • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Coordinator handles the day to day coordination of the team clinical functions, assists in implementing the patient plan of care with staff, volunteers, and outside agencies. Communicates as a liaison between staff, patients, and outside agencies. Assists with maintaining records. May involve direct patient care. This is a weekend + 1 position. It is every Saturday and Sunday 8am-8pm and every Monday 3pm-11pm.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing with current LPN licensure in the State of New York.
• Valid Driver's License, free of serious violations, and vehicle required for use when on duty.
• 1 year of nursing practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordination and implementation of the patient plan of care.
• Handles phone calls from the patient, primary care giver, or designee regarding any questions or concerns.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary teams, RNs, or Team Manager.
• Coordinates and schedules patient visits.
• Provide timely documentation/data entry per Hospice time frames and deadlines.
• Communicates current health status and needs of patients to appropriate team professionals.
• Assists the team and Team Manager with other administrative functions, as necessary.
• Patient visits as necessary.

Benefits

• Employer 401k contribution regardless of employee participation, and additional contribution given as match with employee participation
• Health Insurance with vision component copayment plan, or high deductible plan (FT status)
• HSA with high deductible health plan twice annual Employer contribution (FT status)
• Dental Insurance (FT status)
• Flexible Spending Account (FT status)
• Paid Time Off PTO & NYS Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance Program
• And Much More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed