Inpatient Clinical Coordinator

Overview

• Coordinate inpatient hospice care, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and regulations while delivering compassionate and specialized services to patients and families.
• Develop collaborative relationships with hospital staff to support patient care goals and enhance service delivery.
• Conduct patient assessments to determine hospice eligibility and create personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care coordination and optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare providers about hospice services and their benefits, fostering understanding and support.
• Provide General Inpatient (GIP) level care to hospice patients, ensuring high-quality service delivery and adherence to standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care, assessments, and service delivery to ensure compliance and quality assurance.
• Adapt to flexible working hours, including weekends, to meet patient needs and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Establish and sustain strong relationships with hospital personnel to facilitate patient referrals and enhance collaboration.
• Respond promptly to referral requests and obtain necessary documentation for hospice enrollment, ensuring efficient processes.
• Gather clinical information to assess patient eligibility for hospice services and develop appropriate care plans.
• Coordinate daily hospice care for patients requiring General Inpatient (GIP) level services, ensuring high standards of care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
• Educate hospital staff, patients, and families about hospice services and their benefits, promoting awareness and understanding.
• Ensure adherence to state and federal regulations and organizational policies, maintaining compliance and quality standards.
• Demonstrate adaptability to address referral partners’ needs and support organizational objectives effectively.

Job Requirements

• Associate of Science (AS) degree required; RN licensure in New York State mandatory.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in Medical-Surgical or Community Health; hospice or oncology nursing preferred.
• CPR-BLS certification required; valid NYS Driver's license preferred for travel needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and effective critical thinking skills for operational tasks.
• Ability to work non-judgmentally with diverse patient populations, ensuring inclusive care.
• Strong communication, listening, and organizational skills; public speaking ability for educational initiatives.
• Flexibility to work weekends and adapt to varying schedules to meet patient and organizational needs.
• Experience coordinating interdisciplinary teams in a healthcare setting, ensuring collaborative care delivery.