Home Care Consultant

UnityPoint Health • Urbandale, IA

80d

About The Position

The Home Care Consultant plays a vital role in ensuring smooth and successful transitions for patients from the hospital to home care or other ambulatory settings. Acting as a key liaison within the healthcare team, this professional collaborates closely with hospital staff, patients, and families to coordinate care plans that promote recovery, independence, and continuity of care outside the hospital environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses
• Graduate of board approved program within other licensed/certified healthcare disciplines
• Valid license as a Registered Nurse in applicable state
• Valid Mandatory Reporter course completion by state(s) requirement
• Valid driver’s license with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements
• 3-5 years of hospital, home care, and community experience

Responsibilities

• Specializes in knowledge of the agency’s service lines, service areas, and community services
• Responsible for looking at the individual needs of each patient/customer and matching those needs to the many services UnityPoint at Home has to offer utilizing available tools.
• Notifies intake and all necessary parties on all same day visits and when patient discharge is known.
• Completes RL Solutions reports for identified occurrences/complaints and communicates to leadership as appropriate.
• Ensures accurate demographics, payor source, and PCP on all referrals.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree