Clinical Team Specialist

Elara Caring • Kokomo, IN

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About The Position

The Clinical Team Specialist at Elara Caring provides oversight of patient care services, including coordinating care and referrals, ensuring ongoing assessment of patient needs, and overseeing the development, implementation, and updating of individualized plans of care. The role reviews and approves plans of care and proposed changes for clinical appropriateness, conducts regular OASIS reviews, and ensures required visits are completed on time.

The Specialist reviews plans of care and other paperwork for accuracy and compliance with state and federal requirements. The role monitors timely documentation uploads to HCHB by direct care team members and LPN/LVN Clinical Coordinators, and maintains accurate, complete records in compliance with licensing regulations, certification standards, and legal and ethical requirements. The position also participates in strategic planning and QAPI activities and may perform other duties or projects as assigned. The work is described as physically demanding and high stress.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a nursing-related field.
• Two years of home care experience as a registered nurse in a Home Health or Hospice environment.
• Current, unrestricted RN license valid for the state of work.
• Ability to quickly become proficient in enterprise applications such as Homecare Homebase and Workday, and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• May be asked to travel occasionally to support a field office during an audit or other necessitating event.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care services, including coordinating patient care and referrals, ensuring patient needs are continually assessed, and overseeing the development, implementation, and updates of individualized plans of care.
• Review and approve plans of care and assess proposed changes for clinical appropriateness.
• Conduct regular OASIS reviews for all patients.
• Ensure required visits are completed timely.
• Review plans of care and other paperwork for accuracy and compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Monitor timely uploads of required documentation to HCHB by direct care team members and LPN/LVN Clinical Coordinators.
• Maintain accurate and complete records and required documentation in compliance with licensing regulations, certification standards, and legal and ethical requirements.
• Participate in organizational strategic planning and QAPI activities.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
• Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement.
• Fleet vehicle program, subject to restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree