Nursing Coordinator

Infucare Rx Inc on behalf of itself and its subsidiaries • Pottsville, PA

69d

About The Position

The Nurse Coordinator functions as a nursing staff member of the interdisciplinary clinical patient care team, within an infusion pharmacy office setting. Responsible for referral management for Nursing Department, RN home visit scheduling, and ongoing patient care management in collaboration with infusion office pharmacists, Intake team members and Dietitians.

Requirements

• Current practical nurse license in good standing.
• A minimum of 3 years nursing experience is required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a home care setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of insurance industry requirements preferred.
• Practical knowledge of State and Federal regulatory requirements and knowledge of ACHC regulations as it applies to infusion home care is essential.
• Must have strong organizational skills and liaison capabilities with well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supports hospital case managers, prescribers, home health agencies, LTC facilities, liaisons, and other referral sources to coordinate patient discharges to home infusion services.
• Oversees home infusion care provided to patients with acute and chronic diseases.
• Knowledge of IV access devices, patient assessments, multidisciplinary care planning, patient education, IV medication administration, laboratory values and ongoing clinical patient monitoring.
• Fosters new and existing relationships and maintains contact with other industry healthcare professionals for educational purposes and potential partnerships.
• Identifies patient and caregiver home infusion care appropriateness, patient response to care and helps to develop nursing care plans in partnership with prescribers, RN field staff and other members of the patient’s healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Remains current on new therapies, industry trends, and accreditation standards for home infusion services.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees