Patient Care Coordinator, RN
Company: Legacy Hospice, Inc.
Location: Walnut Ridge
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Patient Care Coordinator (RN) –
Hospice Location: Walnut Ridge, AR Job Type: Full-Time | Salaried |
Exempt About Us At Legacy Hospice, we believe in providing
exceptional end-of-life care with dignity, compassion, and respect.
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Patient Care Coordinator
(PCC) to lead our clinical team and ensure our patients receive the
highest quality of care in alignment with our mission and values.
What You’ll Do As a Patient Care Coordinator, you will oversee the
day-to-day coordination of patient care, supervise the
interdisciplinary clinical team, and support the Branch
Administrator in managing operations and ensuring compliance.
You’ll play a key leadership role in maintaining clinical
excellence and fostering a culture of compassion. Supervise and
support hospice clinical staff in providing exceptional patient
care Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation
regulations Conduct and facilitate interdisciplinary team (IDT)
meetings Participate in staff hiring, training, and performance
evaluations Oversee admission, discharge, and transfer processes
for patients Ensure timely documentation, service coordination, and
regulatory reporting Support quality assurance and performance
improvement (QAPI) activities Maintain readiness for surveys and
regulatory visits Provide direct patient care and RN case
management, as needed Collaborate with community providers,
ancillary services, and internal departments Serve as acting Branch
Administrator when needed Qualifications Registered Nurse (RN)
licensed in the state of employment Graduate of an accredited
school of nursing; BSN or CHPN preferred Minimum 1 year of hospice,
home health, or related nursing experience Experience supervising
clinical and paraprofessional staff Excellent leadership,
communication, and time management skills Active BLS (CPR)
certification Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable
transportation Self-directed and capable of managing priorities
independently Please note: Legacy Hospice is a drug-free workplace.
Pre-employment drug screening is required, including testing for
marijuana. What We Offer Competitive salary with mileage
reimbursement Supportive and mission-driven leadership Continuing
education and development opportunities A chance to make a true
difference in your community Team-oriented culture rooted in
respect and empathy Ready to lead with heart? Apply now and help
shape compassionate care at Legacy Hospice.
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