LPN – Hospice Clinical Support Specialist

LPN – Clinical Support SpecialistPOSITION SUMMARY:The LPN Hospice Clinical Support Specialist is an office based position responsible for providing support and acting as a resource to clinicians in the field. You will assist in monitoring compliance, quality, and safe delivery of services by following a clinical process set forth by clinical management.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Operations: Serve as a resource for field staff, referral sources, physicians, patients and their families pertaining to clinical issues and/or concerns. Facilitate calls to and from Field staff; uses resources to resolve issues and reports anything of concern to manager. Assists with scheduling and clinical workflow. Assist in the evaluation of client needs for home health, appropriateness, and determining ability to accept referrals based on staff capacity. Supports agency quality and growth initiatives.Patient Care: Work in the field with staff and patients as needed. Participates in on-call per agency needs.Customer Service: Maintain positive working relationships with referral sources including physicians, hospitals, skilled facilities, assisted livings and families.Compliance: Obtains physician orders as needed. Ensures compliance with other aspects of care delivery and documentation requirements, including consents, required notices and physician orders.Policies: Maintain current knowledge of all Medicare/Federal/Insurance/Company guidelines, policies and protocol.Teamwork: Assist with case conference meetings and development of in-services.EDUCATION:Graduate of an approved school of professional nursingLicensed in the State of Ohio, in good standing to practice as a Licensed Practical NurseAssumes personal responsibility for meeting the continuing education requirements as set forth by the Ohio Board of NursingCurrent CPR CertificationTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:A minimum of two (2) years of experience as an LPN in an acute care settingBENEFITS:Start out with three weeks of Paid Time Off plus Holiday pay401K PlanFlexible scheduleCompany paid life insurance benefitMedical, vision and dental insurance plansFor the 19th year in a row, The Schroer Group has been named one of the best places to work in northeast Ohio by NorthCoast 99.“From the direct care providers to our foodservice experts and beyond, we are extremely proud of the individuals who are part of The Schroer Group family of companies. Our employees have devoted their careers to serving others and this recognition celebrates them for their compassion and dedication,” says Gerald F. Schroer Jr., Chief Executive Officer.’Apply to join our team today!