RN Hospice Coordinator, PRN

                    

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

                        

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

                                    

Job Title

RN Hospice Coordinator, PRN

                        

Location

Independence

                    

Facility

CC Business Operations Ctr

                     

Department

Hc Hospice Office-Center for Connected Care

                      

Job Code

F2418H

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-8:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.     

 

Keeping patients connected to the highest quality care as they transition from the hospital to home or a facility is part of the Cleveland Clinic innovative approach to value-based care. As a Hospice Coordinator, you will be at their side the whole way, ensuring a smooth adjustment to their new routine. Through our Center for Connected Care, you will help provide a full continuum of care by processing inpatient referrals, coordinating discharge plans, coordinating services and more. Your efforts directly enhance the quality of life for patients and their families every day.  

 

A caregiver in this position works days, 8:00am—8:30pm. 

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Act as a member of the interdisciplinary team for the assigned functions related to the coordination of services with internal and external referral sources.  

• Process inpatient referrals into hospice, ensure continuity of care and coordinate discharge planning in contract facilities.  

• Actively educate potential customers about the benefits and appropriateness of hospice care.  

• Ensure patients and their families have adequate knowledge and an understanding of the hospice benefit.  

• Process inquiries for all new referrals (internal and external). 

• Ensure a seamless transition from hospital to the community setting by ordering medical supplies and DME, handing off communication with the field team and documenting in the electronic medical record.  

• Perform assessment of potential patients consistent with Cleveland Clinic Hospice policies, procedures and admission criteria alongside the physician. 

• Perform admission assessments for new admissions into contracted facilities and document information in the EMR within specified time frame. 

• Plan the delivery of patient care in collaboration with other disciplines to provide comfort and symptom management.