Palliative Care Coordinator - Mercy Springfield
Core
Coordinates patient care within the Hospice and Palliative Care program, including outpatient clinic, consult service, inpatient hospice unit, and outpatient hospice.
Role type
Palliative Care Coordinator (RN)
Builds
Patient care plans and care management for hospice and palliative patients
Domain
Healthcare / Hospice and Palliative Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, care plan development, pain management, symptom control, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, Joint Commission standards, EHR systems (Epic)
Preferred skills
QAPI, ethical billing, clinical procedures in palliative/hospice care
Responsibilities
Attend care management rounds and interdisciplinary meetings, assess patient eligibility, conduct concurrent care reviews, maintain accreditation through Joint Commission certification, ensure service quality
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC