General Purpose:
Represents Interim Healthcare by working collaboratively with the patient, patient’s family, the acute care hospital or sub-acute facility, physician group or health plan staff to facilitate a safe and effective transition to home care.
Essential Functions:
- Assess the patient’s and family caregiver’s homecare needs and coordinates home health care services as required prior to the patient’s transition home.
- Obtains necessary medical information regarding the patient’s health status, current medications and goals of home care intervention from designated inpatient or care manager staff.
- Acts as clinical resource to coordinate complex cases for safe and appropriate transition to the patient’s home.
- Attends all Quality Improvement meetings with hospital or setting staff as required.
- Attends all required Interim HealthCare Office meetings to enhance team communication, coordination of services and quality of care.
- May coordinate additional services to assist client and family during the transition, as appropriate.
- Reviews Interim HealthCare’s policies and services with referred patients and / or family caregivers or authorized patient representative.
- Makes calls to patients post discharge to coordinate services and review discharge instructions.
- Makes calls to primary provider in the community to ensure that patients have attended follow up appointments.
- Communicates with the Intake nurse and the Clinical Manager to determine staffing capabilities.
- Communicates essential patient information to home care clinicians who will be initiating care.
- May assist with obtaining Physician orders as required.
- Responds to inquiries regarding home care services and programs to accurately identify the needs of each patient.
- May have access to and use of personal health information (“PHI”) as necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities.
- Performs all functions in compliance with federal, state, local law and regulation, as well the policies, procedures, and practice standards of Interim HealthCare.
- Assists with Insurance eligibility and authorization process, when appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Registered Nurse License in the State of IL
- Two years nursing experience
- One year of home care experience, home care intake experience or case management experience
- Prior liaison or sales experience preferred
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
- Acute care
- Clinic
- Outpatient
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Weekly schedule:
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person