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Patient Care Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

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Commonheart, Inc

West Bend, Wisconsin

The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) is responsible to provide clinical leadership, guidance, and mentoring support for Hospice and its staff.

Posted Oct 1

Shift and hours
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Unit and setting
Hospice
License
RN license Current State of Wisconsin (WI) Registered Nurse license.current Wisconsin RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
current Wisconsin RN license Current State of Wisconsin (WI) Registered Nurse license. Check your license
Experience
four to five years of hospice experience Four to five years of Hospice experience.
Also asks
valid Wisconsin driver's license Valid WI Driver's license.
Also asks
commitment to quality programs and services for residents Commitment to quality programs and services for the residents.
Also asks
excellent communication and human relation skills Excellent communications and human relation skills.
Also asks
ability to relate well to residents, families, staff, churches and the community Ability to relate well to the residents/ families, staff, churches and the community in general.
Also asks
ability to maintain and protect confidentiality of information Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
Also asks
independent judgment, sound decisions and flexibility Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and exhibit flexibility when needed.

Preferred

Education
four-year degree Four year degree preferred.

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Wisconsin staff rolesWisconsin staff postings that state pay run $61k/yr to $113k/yr, the middle half $77k/yr to $105k/yr, across 1,136 postings.
Eligibility
varies by employment status Benefits may vary based on employment statusbased on employment status
Pay reviews
higher pay possible Higher pay may be considered depending on qualifications and experiencedepending on qualifications and experience

Benefits

  • BenefitsFree Direct Primary Care for employees enrolled in health plan, no copays for primary care visitsFREE Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in our health plan - no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to your provider.
  • BenefitsDental, Vision, Life and Disability InsuranceDental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
  • BenefitsFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Benefits401(k) with $0.50 company match per $1 contributed, up to 6%401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 you contribute, up to 6%
  • BenefitsTuition ReimbursementTuition Reimbursement
  • BenefitsPaid Time OffPaid Time Off
More benefits (9)
  • BenefitsReferral ProgramReferral Program
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Vision insurance
  • FREE Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in health plan
  • 401(k) with company match of $0.50 per $1 up to 6%

The role and schedule

Day to day
communicate with residents and family/personal representatives Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with residents and family members/personal representatives.
Day to day
maintain a positive image of Commonheart in the community Responsible for maintaining a positive image of Commonheart in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision and values.
Day to day
supervise and direct RNs, LPNs and Hospice Aides Supervise and direct care of other nursing personnel including RNs, LPNs and Hospice Aids.
Day to day
support/triage patient care visits and clinical questions; serve as RN Case Manager as needed Support/triage patient care visits and clinical questions and serve as RN Case Manager, as needed.
Day to day
teach interventions, medications, effects and side effects Teach appropriate interventions, medications, effects and side effects to patient, caregiver, volunteers and other as appropriate.
Day to day
lead and participate in IDT meetings and plan-of-care reviews
Day to day
lead assigned Hospice region toward annual goals with the Director In conjunction with Director, lead assigned Hospice region to achieve the organizational annual goals and objectives and assures implementation as scheduled.
Day to day
support hospice intake and referral process Support the hospice intake and referral process to ensure timely and appropriate response to inquiries and admissions.
Day to day
work with providers to confirm patient eligibility Work with providers and the hospice team to gather/review the patient specific medical information to ensure appropriate patient eligibility.
Day to day
participate in QAPI as requested Participate in the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Program (QAPI), as requested.
Day to day
foster relationships with area partners and manage admissions processes Responsible for fostering collaborative relationships with area partners and for managing the admissions processes.
Day to day
back up other Hospice regions and/or PCCs as needed Provide back up and support to other Hospice regions and/or PCCs as needed.
Day to day
ensure compliance with local, state and federal codes Responsible for compliance with all local, state, and federal codes pertaining to the operations of the agency.
Day to day
ensure corporate policies and procedures are administered fairly Responsible for ensuring that all corporate policies and procedures are administered effectively and handled in a fair manner.
Day to day
provide on-call services as assigned Responsible for on-call services as assigned.
Weekends
Weekends required
On call
rotating on-call, every 6th weekend Rotating On-Call - Every 6th weekend
On call
on-call services as assigned

The workplace

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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.

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Join our team as a Hospice PCC and make a meaningful difference during one of life’s most important journeys. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to support patients and their families, collaborate with a compassionate clinical team, and help ensure high-quality, patient-centered hospice care. If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity where your clinical expertise, compassion, and dedication can truly make an impact, we’d love to have you join our team!

About the Role

The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) is responsible to provide clinical leadership, guidance, and mentoring support for Hospice and its staff.

Essential Job Functions

  • Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with residents and family members/personal representatives.
  • Responsible for maintaining a positive image of Commonheart in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision and values.
  • Supervise and direct care of other nursing personnel including RNs, LPNs and Hospice Aids.
  • Support/triage patient care visits and clinical questions and serve as RN Case Manager, as needed.
  • Teach appropriate interventions, medications, effects and side effects to patient, caregiver, volunteers and other as appropriate.
  • Lead, collaborate, and participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to establish, review and revise the plan of care for each patient, including exchange of information, review of problems, and sharing of professional support.
  • In conjunction with Director, lead assigned Hospice region to achieve the organizational annual goals and objectives and assures implementation as scheduled.
  • Support the hospice intake and referral process to ensure timely and appropriate response to inquiries and admissions.
  • Work with providers and the hospice team to gather/review the patient specific medical information to ensure appropriate patient eligibility.
  • Participate in the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Program (QAPI), as requested.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all corporate policies and procedures are administered effectively and handled in a fair manner.
  • Responsible for fostering collaborative relationships with area partners and for managing the admissions processes.
  • Provide back up and support to other Hospice regions and/or PCCs as needed.
  • Responsible for compliance with all local, state, and federal codes pertaining to the operations of the agency.
  • Responsible for on-call services as assigned.
  • Performs other similar duties, as needed.

Requirements

  • Commitment to quality programs and services for the residents.
  • Excellent communications and human relation skills.
  • Ability to relate well to the residents/ families, staff, churches and the community in general.
  • Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and exhibit flexibility when needed.

Experience & Training

  • Current State of Wisconsin (WI) Registered Nurse license.
  • Four to five years of Hospice experience. Four year degree preferred.
  • Valid WI Driver's license.

Hours

  • Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Rotating On-Call - Every 6th weekend

Pay

  • $88,400.00 to $105,352.00 / yearly (Higher pay may be considered depending on qualifications and experience)

Benefits

  • FREE Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in our health plan - no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to your provider.
  • Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 you contribute, up to 6%
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Referral Program
  • Mission-driven culture where you can make a meaningful difference every day

(Benefits may vary based on employment status)

Commonheart, a community partner of Illuminus, is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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In West Bend, WI

West Bend, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Median rent
$1,076/mo
Household income
$74,076/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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