RN Hospice Coordinator

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.Keeping patients connected to the highest quality care as theytransitionfrom the hospital to home orafacility is part ofthe Cleveland Clinicinnovative approach to value-based care.As a Hospice Coordinator,you will be at theirside the whole way, ensuring a smooth adjustment to their new routine. Through our Center for Connected Care,you will helpprovide a full continuum of careby processing inpatient referrals, coordinating discharge plans, coordinating services and more.Your efforts directly enhance the quality of life for patients and their families every day.A caregiver in this position works 8:00am to 8:30pm. Every 4th weekend will be held on-site at Akron/Medina. Main location is Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, but will also provide support to some west hospitals such as Akron, Medina and Fairview.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Act as a member of the interdisciplinary team for the assigned functions related to the coordination of services with internal and external referral sources.Processinpatient referrals into hospice, ensurecontinuity of care and coordinatedischarge planning in contract facilities.Actively educate potential customersaboutthe benefits and appropriateness of hospice care.Ensure patientsand their familieshaveadequate knowledge and an understanding of the hospice benefit.Process inquiries for all new referrals (internal and external).Ensure a seamless transition from hospital to the community setting byorderingmedical supplies and DME,handingoffcommunication with the field team and documentinginthe electronic medical record.Perform assessment of potential patients consistent with Cleveland Clinic Hospice policies,proceduresand admission criteriaalongside thephysician.Perform admission assessments for new admissions into contracted facilities and document information in the EMR withinspecifiedtime frame.Planthedelivery of patient care in collaboration with other disciplines to provide comfort and symptom management.Perform daily assessment and coordinatethe plan of care withinpatient staff for General Inpatients (GIP).Assesspatientfor safety risks,abuseand neglect.Assess and document pain usingtheappropriate painscale and managepatient’spain.Documentchangesin patient condition and effectiveness/timeliness of care/interventions.Evaluate,updateand revisetheplan of caretofacilitateachievement of expected outcomes.Know action, usual dosage,indicationsand side effects of medications administered.Attendinterdisciplinary meetings as assigned.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Graduate from an accredited school ofProfessionalNursingCurrent state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)One year of current clinic experience as an RNOne year of experience in an acute med/surg or critical care settingBasic Life Support (BLS)Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)or the American Red CrossKnowledge of JCAHO and Medicare standards and regulationsAbility to work irregular/varying hours as neededAbility to travel to hospitals and community referral sourcesPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Bachelor’sofScience inNursing (BSN)Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see howwe’rededicated to providing what matters most to you:Why You'll Love Working with Us:403(b) Savings & Investment PlanInvestment Pension Plan (IPP)Tuition ReimbursementPaid Time Off (PTO)Employee DiscountsDental and Vision PlansLife Insurance and DisabilityCleveland Clinic Home Care Services is afull servicehome health agency dedicated tocontinuethe World-Class Cleveland Clinic care at home.Our services include skilled nursing, physical, speech and occupational therapy as well as social work and home health aide.To find out more about our services, please visit us on the internet:Requirements:Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting packages, manual and finger dexterity and eye hand coordination. Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.Pay RangeMinimum hourly: $30.41Maximum hourly: $46.38The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Created: 2025-11-05