LPN / LVN - Clinic Hospice
LHC Group
Knoxville, TN

***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience. 

Summary

We are hiring for a Clinical Care Coordinator Hospice (LPN).  Position is Full Time. 

At University of Tennessee Palliative Care in Knoxville, TN, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.  

​We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!​ 

• employee wellness programs 
• flexibility for true work-life balance  
• holidays & paid time off 
• continuing education & career growth opportunities 
• company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals  

​ Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

 

Responsibilities

The Clinical Care Coordinator serves as an assistant to the agency Executive Administrator, Executive Director, Director of Clinical Operations, and/or Patient Care Manager to ensure accuracy of patient electronic medical records information and documentation of hospice agency care processes. 

•  Assists with phone calls to and from field staff, physician offices, referral sources, patients, and residential and healthcare facilities. Takes messages and receives physician verbal orders, as needed. Fields all phone calls and completes all follow-up in a timely manner. 
• Frequently monitors the status of incoming faxes, following up with the appropriate person, as needed. 
• Maintains competency through assigned online courses and required in-services. 
• Assists with visit verification, scheduling, and projection of visits, according to visit frequency orders and 
• Maintain up to date knowledge, understanding, and skills related to the electronic medical record documentation system, all patient care system applications, and hospice agency operations applications such as Outlook, Teams, learning management system, and policy and procedure manuals. 

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Current LPN/LVN license in state of practice .
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Additional State Specific Requirements

• No additional state specific requirements.

Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
University of TN Medical Center Palliative Care Services a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.