LVN Intake Coordinator - Hospice

Company: Abode Hospice And Home Health
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

Our Company:Abode Hospice and Home HealthOverview:Our Hospice Intake Coordinators are the heart of our organization who support patients by maintaining a seamless transition of the patient intake process from initial referral contact to admission. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!Our comprehensive benefits include:Medical and dental benefitsShort- and long-term disabilityLife insurancePaid time off401(k) programFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Vendor discountsResponsibilities:Coordinates all aspects of the patient intake process including establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers and referral sourcesCompletes the intake process from initial referral contact to hospice admissionEnsures seamless transition of patients to hospice by providing direct oversight of patient education and preparation for home care, plan of care initiation, and coordination of care with multiple service providersUtilizes clinical knowledge to triage incoming referrals to determine necessity of timely initiation of care to include need for same day admissionsCommunicates directly with patients and families to ensure acceptance of services, responding to customer requests and concerns, and coordinating the insurance verification and authorization processesMay be called upon to resolve complex customer service issues or requests from patients, physicians, family members, or referral sourcesDocuments pertinent information regarding the patients demographics, medical condition, medications and treatments, and service being requestedConsults with physicians, nurses, discharge planners, and other health care professionals to facilitate a safe and smooth transition to hospice by coordinating services and equipment needs for clients prior to their admissionUses clinical knowledge and knowledge of hospice criteria to anticipate patient needs and/or needs for orders for careEffectively communicates hospice criteria to referral sources and serve as a resource for hospice criteria and alternatives to internal and external customersEnsures face-to-face has been arranged if neededEnsures compliance with all state and federal referral and intake regulatory requirements.Reports problems of a clinical nature to the Director of Clinical Operations or Clinical Supervisor as appropriateEstablishes and maintains positive working relationships with current and potential referral sourcesInitiates initial and ongoing insurance authorizationExplains the Companys policies, procedures, and programs to referral sources, patients and familiesFollows through on requests for marketing informationBuilds and monitors community and customer perceptions of the Company as a high quality provider of servicesProvides leadership in strategic planning including identifying opportunities for additional or improved services to meet unmet customer needsMaintains comprehensive working knowledge of the Companys contractual relationships and ensure that patients are admitted according to contract provisionsMaintains comprehensive working knowledge of community resources and assist referral sources in accessing community resources should services not be provided by the CompanyQualifications:Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, with current and unencumbered appropriate state licensureAt least two years of healthcare experience preferably in hospice operationsDemonstrates a working knowledge of insurance reimbursement guidelinesAbout our Line of Business: At Abode Hospice and Home Health, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice and home health services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Abode Hospice and Home Health, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have experts in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.abodehospiceandhomehealth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Salary Range: USD $28.00 - $30.00 / Hourby Jobble

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