Registered Nurse (RN) Program Coordinator, Full Time Days

Prisma Health • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

Responsibility for internal referral coordination and intake processing of patients being referred from institutional facilities and clinics. Acts as a liaison between hospitals, medical offices, home health agencies, and medical suppliers. Works under the direct and indirect supervision of the Director for Homecare Coordination.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing program and approved by the South Carolina State Board of Nursing.
• RN currently licensed in South Carolina.
• Experience in Home Health nursing.
• Valid driver's license, an acceptable three-year motor vehicle record, and a certificate of auto insurance.
• Skills necessary to assess and evaluate patients for Homecare services.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient data for appropriateness of homecare services.
• Completes required forms and documents per agency/hospital policy and procedures.
• Keeps Homecare staff informed of possible referrals from hospital.
• Coordinates patient's admission to Homecare agencies.
• Assesses patients to initiate appropriate referrals and specialty services.
• Communicates and implements change appropriately.
• Explains homecare services to patient/family/caregiver including admission criteria.
• Communicates with staff involved in patient's care (may include physician, social worker, nurse, therapist).
• Acts as an educational resource for other team members.
• Acts as a liaison with physicians, hospital, insurance, medical equipment companies and clinical areas.
• Demonstrates active participation as a liaison with physician's office, hospital and medical support services.
• Assists with orientation and training seminars, for agency staff and community education programs.
• Endeavors to work well with team members and hospital staff.
• Complies with hospital and agency policies addressing safe working condition, recognizes inappropriate patient care referrals and refers to immediate supervisor.
• Completes tasks specified as leadership role responsibilities with appropriate documentation.
• Willingly accepts assignments outside of the normal duties of the position when such fulfills a special need within the agency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree