**Thank you for considering a career at** **Roper St. Francis Healthcare!** **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 **Work Shift:** Days (United States of America) **HOURS: 8:00am - 5:00pm** ***This position will have administrative on call responsibility*** _Upon joining our Hospice team, each teammate is assigned a specific territory following their offer and orientation. We strive to align assignments with individual preferences whenever possible, and we have a clear process in place for teammates to request a different territory as new opportunities arise._ Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of teammates and patients to include maintaining adequate staffing levels and ensuring safe and effective patient care. The Coordinator will provide direction, supervision and education for all hospice clinical teammates to achieve quality patient services through optimal clinical operations and proficient and skilled staff utilization. This position is responsible for clinical case coordination among all disciplines to ensure that patient care is conducted in an effective, efficient and safe manner. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, competency evaluations and thorough documentation of clinical services by all teammates. The Patient Care Coordinator is also responsible for hiring and evaluating clinical teammates. This position is accountable for their role in ensuring that the organization meets all regulatory and financial requirements established. Essential Job Functions + Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and corporate compliance through documentation review, clinical visits, and performance improvement activities of the agency. + Provides direct supervision of clinical teammates to ensure quality of care, includingsupervising visits and conducting patient care visits, documentation review, disciplinary actionwhen appropriate and annual and mid-year performance appraisals. Interviews and hiresqualified hospice clinical teammates. Ensures adequate staffing levels for all shifts and after-hours coverage. + Accepts referrals, evaluates each case for hospice admission criteria, assigns cases toclinicians, conducts case reviews with team members, and guides clinicians on patient careaspects. + Participates in Marketing/community activities and Program Development to promoteoperations, growth, and strategic development This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification Current license as an RN, PT, OT, or SLP to practice in the state of S.C. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card. Must have a valid driver's license, with a good driving record to make home visits. Education Graduate from an approved school of nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy, preferably a Bachelor's program. Work Experience At least 3 years of work experience as a Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Therapist. Two years of clinical practice in hospice care preferred. Training None Language None Patient Population  Not applicable to this position Working Conditions General office environment. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.  May be required to use physical restraints.  May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*   May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.  May have periods of constant interruptions. Physical Requirements Frequent standing. Frequent walking. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying over 50 lbs. Frequent pushing or pulling over 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Intermittent stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department. Some travel may be required. **Physical Demands** Frequency                                              0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100% Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)                                                                                                                    Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)                                                                                                               Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)                                                                                                                               Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)                                                                                                                           Stoop, Kneel                                                                                                                                             Crawling                                                                                                                                                    Climbing                                                                                                                                                    Balance                                                                                                                                                      Bending                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              **Work Position** Frequency                                               0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100% Sitting                                                                                                                                                         Walking                                                                                                                                                      Standing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards **Physical Requirements**          Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)          Perform shift work          Maneuver weight of patients          Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings          Reach above shoulder          Repetitive arm/hand movements          Finger Dexterity          Color Vision          Acuity – far          Acuity – near ____ Not applicable to this position                                                                              **Hazards**          Depth perception          Use of Latex products          Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents          Exposure to moving mechanical parts          Exposure to dust/fumes          Exposure to potential electrical shock          Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy          Exposure to high pitched noises          Gaseous risk exposure          Other:                               ____ Not applicable to this position                                                                              Skills Demonstrates organizational and time management techniques. Demonstrates knowledge of administrative and clinical regulations governing home care: DHEC, Medicare, Medicaid, SC Licensure, and Joint Commission. Demonstrates exceptional customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates proficiency in the computer system to include both systems and use of the C.E. device for clinical documentation. Demonstrates knowledge of hospice regulations to include reimbursement and documentation. Competency and verification of skills may be required. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: + Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans + Prescription drug coverage + Flexible spending accounts + Life insurance w/AD&D + Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible + Paid time off + Educational Assistance + And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status. **Department:** HSP Hospice A&G - Roper Hospital _It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ _recruitment@RSFH.com_ _._