Patient Care Coordinator - Home Health
About The Position
The Patient Care Coordinator assesses, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates nursing care for home health patients. The role coordinates interdisciplinary care through case managers, home health aides, and other healthcare professionals in accordance with patient needs, government regulations, and company policies, with the goal of maintaining excellent patient care. The coordinator works with management and nursing leadership to plan nursing operations, establish priorities and assignments, oversee patient care plans and service delivery, and support staff performance and development. The role also helps manage nursing-service administrative functions, reviews clinical documentation for compliance, supports performance-improvement and clinical-record review processes, and maintains compliance with governmental regulations and company policies.
Requirements
- Current registered nurse licensure in the state of employment.
- At least two years of nursing experience, including a minimum of one year of home health and supervisory experience.
- Compliance with acceptable professional standards and practice.
- Good communication and management skills.
- Autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
- Licensed driver with an automobile insured according to state or organization requirements and in good working order.
- Ability to perform the job functions with or without accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work with management staff and the Regional Director of Nursing or Branch Manager to plan nursing operations, establish priorities, and assign work.
- Coordinate the establishment and implementation of patient plans of care.
- Communicate policies, evaluate performance, provide feedback, and assist and coach staff as needed.
- Monitor patient-care delivery and coordination with support services.
- Evaluate field employees on site within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
- Conduct on-site field supervision as needed to identify problems, verify compliance with agency policies and procedures, and ensure appropriate care and services.
- Assist the Regional Director of Nursing or Branch Manager with the agency Performance Improvement Plan and Clinical Record Utilization review process.
- Coordinate, implement, and manage administrative functions and programs related to nursing services, potentially including 24-hour nursing coverage, seven days a week.
- Review documentation for compliance with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines, service necessity, and physician orders.
- Coordinate, conduct, and keep accurate records of patient case conferences, clinical staff meetings, and in-service education programs.
- Maintain working knowledge of and ensure compliance with governmental regulations.
- Comply with employment laws and company policies, supporting effective communication, prompt problem resolution, staff morale, retention, and a positive work environment.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
