Billing Readiness LPN

Serenity Hospice Care Hamilton Township, NJ

$35 / hour

Serenity Hospice Care NJ is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, persistent and proactive Billing Readiness Coordinator to join our team. This is an important administrative and clinical-support position responsible for overseeing our daily billing readiness and claims-hold process and making sure issues are identified, assigned, followed up on, and resolved before they impact the billing cycle. About the Role The Billing Readiness Coordinator serves as the central point of coordination for identifying issues that could prevent hospice claims from being billed. You will oversee the billing-hold process from identification → assignment → correction → verification → release to Billing . This position is ideal for an experienced LPN who has strong clinical process's knowledge, excellent follow-through, and the ability to communicate clearly with multiple departments and hold staff accountable for resolving outstanding issues. Key Responsibilities Maintain and monitor a daily billing-hold tracking system. Assign billing holds to the appropriate department or responsible individual. Monitor the age of outstanding holds and ensure timely follow-up. Track issues through completion and verify that corrections have been made before releasing claims to Billing. Follow the established escalation process when issues remain unresolved. Coordinate with clinical, administrative, and leadership teams to resolve billing-readiness concerns. Conduct or assist with a daily billing-readiness huddle with key department representatives. Route billing holds based on department responsibility rather than distributing unnecessary information to multiple departments. Identify recurring problems and communicate trends to leadership. Monitor physician orders requiring follow-up and ensure appropriate action is completed. Support the Daily Pre-Billing Readiness Report to identify and resolve problems before the billing cycle. Track the financial impact of billing holds, including estimated dollars being held. Prepare reports regarding: Total claims currently on hold Claims resolved since the previous report Remaining claims on hold Holds by reason and department Holds exceeding 3 days Oldest outstanding holds Estimated dollars held Significant or recurring issues requiring leadership attention Common Issues You Will Monitor The Billing Readiness Coordinator will help identify and route issues including: Unsigned physician orders Missing physician certifications/recertifications Incomplete RN documentation Incomplete HHA documentation Incomplete Social Work/Chaplain documentation Missing visit notes Visit frequency or order mismatches Missing or incorrect authorizations Election, consent, or document issues Level-of-care entries EMR/system issues Other unidentified billing holds Required Qualifications: Current, active New Jersey LPN license Minimum 2 years of nursing experience HCHB experience preferred Hospice or palliative care experience preferred Strong understanding of documentation and clinical workflows Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational and analytical abilities Excellent problem-solving skills Ability to prioritize and manage multiple outstanding issues Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team Strong attention to detail and follow-through Comfortable working with reports, tracking systems, and deadlines Full Time 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday Serenity Hospice Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Serenity Hospice Care NJ

$32 - $34 / hour

Serenity Hospice provides caring and compassionate hospice care services to patients and families throughout New Jersey. Our mission is to alleviate pain and symptoms; foster a state of calmness and harmony; and encourage an appreciation of family, friends, and life experiences. Serenity Hospice is looking to add a dedicated and compassionate LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse to maintain the comfort and optimize the quality of life of terminally ill patients and their families under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities: Provide direct care at the patient’s place of residence as indicated. Work collaboratively as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team to assure that the aims of continuity and comprehensiveness of care are accomplished. Understand Hospice philosophy, principles of death / dying. Compassionate communication with their patients and their families. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process. Collaborates with the patient and family to promote the physical well-being and address coping issues that may arise. Prepare documentation for the clinical record per Hospice standards in a timely manner. Participate in taking on-call responsibilities as necessary including weekends and evenings. Adhere to practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the organization. Have observation skills and knowledge of when to alert doctors and other staff about changes in the patient’s condition. Reporting patient’s status regularly to RN Case Manager. Oversee Serenity Hospice Home Health Aides in the Facility. Assesses for infection control for protection of the patient as well as family/caregiver and staff safety, as well as reporting any suspicious infection to the infection control nurse and or hospice supervisors. Will be committed to ensuring that Serenity Hospice Care provides care and services of the highest quality and safety, and will continually strive to improve performance. Requirements: Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of New Jersey. Hospice experience preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required. Computer proficiency. Current driver’s license and auto insurance. Unlimited access to a reliable car. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and a generous benefit package including Health, Dental, Matched 401(k) and PTO Days. Serenity Hospice Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Serenity Hospice Care Lakewood, NJ

Serenity Hospice provides caring and compassionate hospice care services to patients and families throughout New Jersey. Our mission is to alleviate pain and symptoms; foster a state of calmness and harmony; and encourage an appreciation of family, friends, and life experiences. Serenity Hospice is looking to add a dedicated and compassionate LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse to maintain the comfort and optimize the quality of life of terminally ill patients and their families under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. This position will oversee our Lower North territory (Essex/Hudson/Union County) Responsibilities: Provide direct care at the patient’s place of residence as indicated. Work collaboratively as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team to assure that the aims of continuity and comprehensiveness of care are accomplished. Understand Hospice philosophy, principles of death / dying. Compassionate communication with their patients and their families. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process. Collaborates with the patient and family to promote the physical well-being and address coping issues that may arise. Prepare documentation for the clinical record per Hospice standards in a timely manner. Participate in taking on-call responsibilities as necessary including weekends and evenings. Adhere to practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the organization. Have observation skills and knowledge of when to alert doctors and other staff about changes in the patient’s condition. Reporting patient’s status regularly to RN Case Manager. Oversee Serenity Hospice Home Health Aides in the Facility. Assesses for infection control for protection of the patient as well as family/caregiver and staff safety, as well as reporting any suspicious infection to the infection control nurse and or hospice supervisors. Will be committed to ensuring that Serenity Hospice Care provides care and services of the highest quality and safety, and will continually strive to improve performance. Requirements: Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of New Jersey. Must be able to Read/Write/Speak Spanish Hospice experience preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required. Computer proficiency. Current driver’s license and auto insurance. Unlimited access to a reliable car. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and a generous benefit package including Health, Dental, Matched 401(k) and PTO Days. Serenity Hospice Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Serenity Hospice Care Woodbridge Township, NJ

Serenity Hospice provides caring and compassionate hospice care services to patients and families throughout New Jersey. Our mission is to alleviate pain and symptoms; foster a state of calmness and harmony; and encourage an appreciation of family, friends, and life experiences. Serenity Hospice is looking to add a dedicated and compassionate LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse to maintain the comfort and optimize the quality of life of terminally ill patients and their families under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities: Provide direct care at the patient’s place of residence as indicated. Work collaboratively as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team to assure that the aims of continuity and comprehensiveness of care are accomplished. Understand Hospice philosophy, principles of death / dying. Compassionate communication with their patients and their families. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process. Collaborates with the patient and family to promote the physical well-being and address coping issues that may arise. Prepare documentation for the clinical record per Hospice standards in a timely manner. Participate in taking on-call responsibilities as necessary including weekends and evenings. Adhere to practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the organization. Have observation skills and knowledge of when to alert doctors and other staff about changes in the patient’s condition. Reporting patient’s status regularly to RN Case Manager. Oversee Serenity Hospice Home Health Aides in the Facility. Assesses for infection control for protection of the patient as well as family/caregiver and staff safety, as well as reporting any suspicious infection to the infection control nurse and or hospice supervisors. Will be committed to ensuring that Serenity Hospice Care provides care and services of the highest quality and safety, and will continually strive to improve performance. Requirements: Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of New Jersey. Hospice experience preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required. Computer proficiency. Current driver’s license and auto insurance. Unlimited access to a reliable car. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and a generous benefit package including Health, Dental, Matched 401(k) and PTO Days. Serenity Hospice Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Overnight LPN (Per Diem)

Serenity Hospice Care Hamilton Township, NJ

$400 / day

Serenity Hospice provides caring and compassionate hospice care services to patients and families throughout New Jersey. Our mission is to alleviate pain and symptoms; foster a state of calmness and harmony; and encourage an appreciation of family, friends, and life experiences. Serenity Hospice Care is looking for compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team in New Jersey. This individual will be responsible for care & services to patients as needed. Candidates must hold a valid LPN License in the state of New Jersey in order to be considered. This position will be 7PM to 8AM and will be 1:1 for patients. Responsibilities: Care for patients in the location as needed. Assist with activities of daily living. Follow care plans and deliver the highest level of care. Document medical information as required. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team. Communicate with families and patients. Requirements: Valid LPN License in NJ. Prior Hospice Experience a Plus! Drivers License with Auto Insurance. Reliable Transportation. We offer a competitive hourly rate, training and benefits! Serenity Hospice Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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