Patient Services Coordinator (LPN or LVN) for Christian hospice provider - Empyrean Hospice

We are a Christian hospice offering the highest quality clinical care and the love and salvation of Jesus Christ. 

Empyrean Hospice hires Patient Services Coordinators (Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses) to coordinate and assist the Clinical Director in the scheduling of patient visits and maintaining the flow of clerical functions in the office.

Salary or hourly rate listed is the base for this role; increase commensurate with experience.

Position Overview – Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse:

• Represent Empyrean Hospice with the utmost professionalism and compassion
• Schedule field staff visits and daily review of field staff productivity; create and maintain patient files records utilizing the Management Information System
• Assist the Executive Director/Administrator and maintain the files, supplies, and general office condition
• Handle all correspondence and word processing for the hospice organization including telephone inquiries and call routing
• Ensures doctor's order forms/related forms are current and in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations; coordinates required signatures, orders, and communication logs; maintains forms in patient records
• Support patient care through completing patient visits as needed; under the supervision of a registered nurse and as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care
• Understand the philosophy of hospice and the needs of the terminally ill
  

Who is Empyrean Hospice?

With Empyrean Hospice, we are family. We are committed to caring for people at end of life with the same level of dedication and compassion we would choose for our own loved ones. Our core values are the foundation for our dedication to integrity and clinical excellence.

Empyrean is a national company with community heart. We provide resources and leadership to support our care teams across the country so they can focus on the quality-of-life care and clinical excellence for the patients and families we serve. Our culture fosters a focus on our care delivery with work-life balance and support for our team members through manageable caseloads and professional growth supported by a team of expert leaders.

Empyrean offers ongoing professional education opportunities, manageable caseloads, and a benefits package for eligible employees.

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits include paid time off (PTO), dental, health, life, and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, and professional development assistance

• Mileage reimbursement plan

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Position Qualifications

• Professionalism, compassion, empathy, and a desire to help others
• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State and complies with accepted professional standards and practice
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience preferably in hospice or health care, or graduation from a one (1) or two (2) year business college preferred
• Experience with HomeCare HomeBase Electronic Medical Record preferred

Empyrean Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.

Candidates for employment with Empyrean understand that Empyrean expressly does not want employees to use, and employee's responsibilities and duties with Empyrean will not require or involve, any trade secrets or other confidential information secrets that employee may have obtained from former employers or any other third party. Further, Empyrean expects and facilitates disclosure of, and compliance with, any obligations with any prior employers or other third parties that may legally apply to an employee.