Admission LPN - $1,500 Sign on Bonus, 5-8hr days
Company: Treasure Coast Hospice
Location: Fort Pierce
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The LPN Admissions Care
Coordinator primary role will be responsible for reviewing newly
admitted hospice patient’s charts for accuracy and will QA all
necessary forms needed for admissions. He/she will follow-up with
patients on the NTUC list & provide additional information about
hospice services. Responsible for answering incoming telephone
calls from patients/caregivers/medical professionals. Ability to
react quickly and calmly, exercise good judgement and make sound
decisions during urgent and routine communications. Proficient in
receiving, obtaining and relaying accurate information to be
disseminated. Provides skilled supportive patient and family care
over the telephone in accordance to certification restrictions. May
be required to visit patients when needed. Provides care within
scope of practice. Qualifications ? Current Florida LPN license
required. ? Current CPR certification. ? Minimum of three years of
nursing experience in a home health/hospice setting within the past
five years is required. ? Preferred knowledge of hospice, Medicare,
Medicaid and private insurance benefits. ? Must be able to handle
sensitive issues appropriately using sound judgment, maintain
professional boundaries, and maintain confidentiality. ? Must be
self-directed and able to work independently or as a team. ? Basic
computer skills, use of common office software and EMR software
experience. ? Excellent people and relationship-building skills.
Excellent customer service skills. ? Maintain effective work
relationships with co-workers, the public and administration. ?
Highly organized, adaptable problem solver and ability to work
under stress or pressure. ? Attendance is a condition of
employment. Ability to work a variety of shift hours, to include
days, nights, weekends and holidays. Key Result Areas ? Must
demonstrate skills in written and verbal communication,
organization and professionalism. ? Ability to multi-task. LPN Care
Coordinator Page 2 of 4 ? Work collaboratively with other
departments, demonstrate and give guidance where necessary. Strive
to live the Treasure Coast Hospice Mission, to achieve its Vision,
and demonstrate our Values and Commitment. ? Be current in legal
and compliance hospice issues. ? Responsible for upholding Treasure
Coast Hospice/Model Standards for patient visits and compliant
documentation. ? Understanding of and ability to execute routine
Hospice Nursing: crisis intervention, communication skills,
teaching skills, thanatology skills and needs. ? Under the
supervision of the RN Admissions, when needed, provide skilled
professional nursing care to the patient and family unit
incorporating physical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and
biological components. ? Utilize the nursing process, demonstrate
accurate data collection, and assist in the planning,
implementation and delivery of clinical care services. ? Implement
the nursing plan of care in accordance to the physician orders and
under the RN Case Manager. ? Provide appropriate pain and symptom
management, including the patient’s response to treatment and
medications. ? Document patient care which reflects nursing
intervention, patient's response to care and progress towards goals
as set in the Plan of Care. ? Maintain clerical type records via
the computer or handwritten data. ? Must demonstrate ability to
provide an effective, supportive, sensitive approach in response to
needs of patients, families and staff. Must be polite and courteous
at all times. ? Provide program development strategies for Treasure
Coast Hospice, in an organized, routine capacity that will enable
the cohesion of team developments. Work collaboratively with other
departments, demonstrate and encourage leadership for a
comprehensive approach to program development. Inspire staff to
live the Treasure Coast Hospice’s Mission, to achieve its Vision,
and demonstrate our Values and Commitment. Be current in legal and
compliance hospice issues. ? Teach and uphold Treasure Coast
Hospice’s standards with a focus on perfect documentation, perfect
visits, perfect communication, and professional dress & behavior. ?
Lead, develop and motivate employees with confidence, energy,
integrity and resources. ? Provide verbal assistance over the
telephone and care to patients and families. ? Participate as an
active supporter of the Treasure Coast Hospice compliance program,
including an emphasis to report, as well as complying with all
Federal, State and Local laws as well as the organization’s
compliance program. ? Fulfill all responsibilities related to the
success of the strategic plan of the organization, as requested and
assigned. OSHA Position will be categorized as category II
(involves minimal exposure to blood and body fluids/tissues). LPN
Care Coordinator Page 3 of 4 Working Conditions ? Standing ?
Sitting (Work onsite in office building in sedentary position) ?
Walking ? Lifting (raising or lowering without mechanical aids)
frequently 10 to 20 pounds ? Pushing or pulling ? Carrying objects
? Climbing (ascending or descending stairs or ladders) ? Crouching
(bending at the knees) ? Kneeling (resting on bended knees) ?
Crawling (moving about on the hands and knees) ? Stooping (bending
at the waist) ? Reaching (extending hands and arms in any
direction) ? Handling (seizing, holding, grasping or turning
objects) ? Typing, picking, pinching or otherwise working with
fingertips ? Using arm muscles frequently ? Using leg muscles
frequently or for extended periods Additional Information ? To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ?
Incumbent may be required to perform emergency duty before, during
and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an
emergency, crisis situation or disaster (man-made or natural)
including evacuation sites. The person in the position will work in
a smoke-free location, and is expected to adhere to all smoking
restrictions EEO/Drug Free Workplace
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