RN - Hospice Patient Care Coordinator (Hospital Based)

Horizon Home Care and Hospice, located in Milwaukee, WI, has partnered with Froedtert Hospital to offer a unique, award-winning "Virtual Hospice" program and much-needed service for patients!  This is your opportunity to create a positive hospice experience for patients and families within Froedtert Hospital. 

As a Patient Care Coordinator within our virtual hospice program you will perform referral evaluations / admission assessments of patients and families seeking Hospice services.  

• Collect and submit admissions in a timely fashion that are accurate and complete.
• Ensure goals are clearly delineated and prioritized on the patient plan of care and addressed by all team members
• Ensure plan of care reflects assessment findings to establish appropriate goals / interventions to meet patient needs and that goals are realistic and measurable.
• Case conference with team members occurs regularly which includes creating PCW / HHA Care Plans, initiating and updating Plans in accordance with patient needs and Agency policy.
• Inform physician, clinical manager and interdisciplinary team members of changes in patient status as evidenced by Case Communication documentation.
• Assure appropriate discharge planning occurs from the start of care by utilizing a multidisciplinary approach and appropriate documentation.

 Be advised, that while this opportunity is a pool position, you must be available for 3+ weeks and several additional days of Monday-Friday, 1st shift orientation.

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• Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred)
• Current WI RN license
• 1-2 years of Hospice, Oncology or related experience
• Experience in the care of the terminally ill; knowledge of Hospice Care
• Hospice certification is required within 18 months of employment
• Current/Valid WI Drivers License; plus reliable/insured vehicle