Clinical Homecare Coordinator-Nazareth hospital-NE Philly
About The Position
Clinical Home Care Coordinator-RN, LPN or therapist (Licensed Social worker, OT or PT) preferred N.E. Philadelphia at Nazareth Hospital. Posting Mercy Home Health is a member of Trinity Health At Home , a national home care, palliative care and hospice organization serving communities in twelve states. Clinical Home Care Coordinator-RN, LPN or therapist (Licensed Social worker, OT or PT) preferred for the N.E. Philadelphia area at Nazareth Hospital. Basic Job Function Summary Responsible for: the efficient and effective facilitation of referrals to the post-acute homecare/hospice agency once identified in the acute care setting; the provision of education to acute care staff, including physicians, regarding services available from homecare/hospice; and may also be involved in business development activities as they relate to business expansion or new program development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of experience required.
- Graduate of an approved clinical education program and current clinical license in the state of Pennsylvania preferred.
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience in an acute care setting, Emergency Room setting, customer service, sales/marketing role or relevant experience.
- Must be available to work 1 Saturday a month
- Must have current Driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work site.
- Ability to consistently demonstrate a commitment to the mission and Organizational Code of Ethics and adhere to the Compliance Program.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintains daily contact with case managers/discharge planners and units to offer assistance and assure that patients referred for services are followed up on in a timely and efficient manner.
- Coordinates care for clients going home from the hospital who have chosen the agency's services.
- Reviews and gathers information from the hospital medical record, copying portions for transmission as needed.
- Documents initial assessment of homecare needs and potential plan for services in compliance with agency policy.
- Arranges service in accordance with the established admission criteria, client care needs and client preference.
- Obtains physician orders for initiation of homecare/hospice services in accordance with agency policy/procedure and third-party regulations.
Benefits
- Excel with supportive, motivated colleagues in an inspiring environment
- Flexibility
- Competitive salary
- Career paths and professional development
- Health, dental and vision insurance benefits on your first day
- Daily Pay offered
- Short and long-term disability
- 403b
- Generous paid time off
- Mileage reimbursement
- Comprehensive orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
