Nursing Clinical Coordinator

KabaFusion•Houston, TX

About The Position

Works under the supervision of the Branch Nursing Leader (Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, Director of Patient Care Services). This position is responsible for coordinating nursing care for infusion patients and monitoring the ongoing nurse/patient relationship and patient progress. The position will include establishing and maintaining positive relationships with patients, home health agencies and referral sources. The Nursing Clinical Coordinator will work closely with the intake department, clinical pharmacists, and administrative department.

Requirements

Active Licensed Vocational or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State assigned.
Knowledge of home health services, knowledge of intravenous therapies, ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to clearly gather information.

Nice To Haves

2 years' experience in a home health care or home infusion setting or case management experience preferred.
Knowledge of third-party reimbursement preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates with intake and pharmacy departments to obtain appropriate clinical information and coordinate nursing care for infusion patients.
Ensures appropriate staffing for all patients.
Works with clinical pharmacy team to communicate nursing/pharmacy concerns.
Contacts patients as appropriate to introduce company and services, collect data and coordinate scheduling.
Coordinates all agency activities related to nursing including scheduling, direct bill and subcontracted nursing communication, visit billing and the processing of invoices.
Initiates patient entry and maintains patient visit schedules
Works closely with nursing, pharmacy and warehouse to coordinate visit schedule needs ensuring appropriate patient care.
Tracks POTs and Nursing Orders
Participates in KabaFusion’s performance improvement program activities including chart audits, data collection and quality improvement plans.
Serves as primary contact/liaison between KabaFusion branch and various home health nursing agencies.
Develops cooperative relationships with home health agencies, referrals sources, and all KabaFusion departments.
Ensures timeliness of recerts, lab draws and all time-sensitive visit activities
Other related duties as assigned