Advanced Practice Nurse - Home Care

Job Title: RN Patient Access Coordinator

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
The RN Patient Access Coordinator plays a key role in the Patient Access 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.
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 (such as required medical equipment) 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.
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. 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.
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. (Current RN licensure in NY State and valid NYS driver's license.
• Demonstrates excellent observation, nursing judgment and verbal and written communication skills.
• Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying. Knowledge of the nursing principles of pain/symptom management. (