Advanced Practice Nurse - Home Care

Brief Description
Job Title: RN Patient Access Coordinator

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

The RN Patient Access Coordinator plays a key role in the Intake Department, managing the clinical and operational coordination of hospice admissions from referral through admission. This position collaborates with referral sources, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely, well‑coordinated transitions into hospice care. Responsibilities include conducting admission assessments, developing individualized care plans, coordinating medical services and equipment, and providing education and support to patients and families, while maintaining strong partnerships and ensuring accurate documentation and high‑quality care delivery.

Duties And Responsibilities

Collaborates with case managers and discharge planners to coordinate hospice services based on the needs of the patient.

Coordinate and verify required medical and financial documentation to ensure appropriateness for Hospice services.

Coordinate care with providers to determine terminal diagnosis, medications, comfort pack, treatments, and other orders necessary for patient care and comfort.

Complete the pre‑clinical outline to prepare for admission and oversee the Plan of Care initiation.

Maintain positive networking relationships with external providers, vendors, and other referral sources.

When admitting patients to the program, present a comprehensive overview of the Hospice program and review the function of the interdisciplinary team. Complete and obtain consents and provide extensive communication to all necessary Hospice staff members.

Provide education and instructions to patients and families regarding medical issues that may arise due to the patient’s terminal condition. Utilize all elements of the nursing process to provide systematic assessments focusing on pain control and symptom management.

Guide patients/families in preparation for coping with the physical, emotional, and psychological events that may be involved in the end‑of‑life transition process.

Provide timely visits in all care settings as needed during assigned shift. Complete, maintain and submit accurate and thorough clinical documentation regarding patient’s condition and care. Record pain and symptom management actions and report changes in patient’s condition or other outcomes as appropriate.

Communicate patient needs and changes in patient’s condition to medical providers, the clinical nursing team, and other members of the IDG group. Advocate on behalf of the patient with external providers as appropriate to ensure a continuous comprehensive plan of care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

3‑5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with 1‑2 years of recent medical‑surgical experience in an institutional setting, home care or skilled nursing facility (preferred).

Current RN licensure in NY State and valid NYS driver’s license.

Ability to provide transportation for self and access any residence where patient may reside.

Demonstrates excellent observation, nursing judgment and verbal and written communication skills.

Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying. Knowledge of nursing principles of pain/symptom management (preferred).

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance; Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D; Supplemental Short Term and Long Term Disability; 403(b) retirement; Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Generous paid time off (PTO), sick time, and paid holidays.

Tuition reimbursement/assistance for college courses and continuing education programs.

403(b) retirement savings plan; HOSC will match up to 3% of employee contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

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