Home Care Coordinator-LPN
About The Position
Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our careers are challenging, meaningful and rewarding. Join us now to do purposeful work in supporting our community's seniors and their families. Job Title: Home Care Coordinator Job Summary Responsible for the development and implementation of homecare services for Florida PACE Center participants, including the coordination of all Durable Medical Equipment and nursing home care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing preferred or higher level of education
- One to three years of experience working with frail elderly population and home care (or a combination of experience and education)
- Current LPN license by the Florida State Board of Nursing, preferred
- Current BLS Certification
- Valid Florida Driver's License and Proof of Insurance
- Sensitivity when working with impaired elderly clients is required
- Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff, clients and providers of diverse ethnic background
- Must be organized and demonstrate good judgment
- Must have good communication skills in English
- Must have Florida Driver's License, insurance and have access to automobile for field visits
- Must be able to demonstrate good judgment regarding personal and client safety in their role as a community service provider
- Must be willing to conduct in-home visits anywhere in Dade and Broward counties
- Ensures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered to
- Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
- Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees and other facility guests
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information
- Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
- Able to speak, read and write English
- Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
- Adheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and Values
- Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
- Maintains a safe working environment
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Spanish may be required
- Current LPN license by the Florida State Board of Nursing, preferred
- Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing preferred or higher level of education
Responsibilities
- Assesses the homecare needs of participants, and identifies and develops specific plans of care
- Assist in Safety evaluations for Prospect prior to enrollment with documentation and uploading in EMR
- Coordinates the implementation of all homecare services which includes nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and personal care services to ensure that quality services is provided to meet client needs
- Coordinates and authorizes all Durable Medical Equipment, Consumables, and Frozen Meals
- Coordinates and supervises all contracted nursing care for FPC participants in the nursing home/boarding home according to program standards. Includes interaction with other facility staff
- Assesses program homecare services system, makes recommendation and offers solutions to revise or modify the system to better meet participant's needs
- Actively participates in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings
- Performs compliance monitoring of contracted home care agencies and personnel. This includes all ALF audits for Quality purposes
- Participates in department meetings and in-services as necessary
- Prepares and Coordinates Health Assessment Form 1823 for ALF's Contracted by Florida Pace.
Benefits
- We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, 403b retirement savings plan, free on-campus parking, onsite fitness center and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
