LVN Patient Care Coordinator (PCC), Hospice
Assisted Home Health & Hospice
- Los Angeles, CA
- $28.00-34.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
$28 to $34 per hour DOEVoted #1 Home Health & Hospice Agency by Ventura County Star in California!Assisted Offers Our Employees a Unique Employment Package:
- Competitive weekly pay
- Affordable medical (company pays 95% of costs for the employee), dental and vision benefits package (HMO, PPO and HSA)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company matched 401K plan!
- Generous vacation, PTO, and sick leave package
- Assisted is dedicated to fostering a fun environment for our employees where everyone is treated like family – we have company parties, themed week events, foundation events and casual Fridays
- Maintain schedule of all Hospice services.
- Prepare the weekend and nursing call schedule.
- Performs nursing care and other field staff functions, as necessary.
- Receive updated orders from physicians.
- Takes and prepares intake referrals.
- Coordinates care with clinical field staff.
- Ensures that services ordered by the physician are provided in a coordinated manner.
- Provide instruction functions as a clinical knowledge resource when needed for staff and hospice patients.
- Participates in Interdisciplinary Group meetings when available.
- Verifies Medicare/Medi-Cal and Insurance benefits if necessary.
- Coordinates the use of supplies needed for the care of patients.
- When requested, gives a report to case managers of third party payors.
- Licensed Vocational Nurse licensed by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.
- At least two years of patient coordination experience or equivalent in home health, hospital or medical group.
- Working knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation, and JCAHO standards.
- Current CPR card.
- Core competency per skills checklist.
- Current health clearance.