Clinical Coordinator, Home Health-VHS-FT (Bergen & Passaic Counties) - Hackensack Meridian Health

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

At Hackensack Meridian Health at Home, we recognize our full- and part-time benefit eligible team members by offering a Total Rewards package including comprehensive Health Benefits, generous Paid Time Off, Travel Reimbursement as well as an investment in your future with a 401(k) match and Tuition Reimbursement. Per Diem team members are eligible to participate in Travel Reimbursement and may be eligible to receive a 401(k) match.  At www.TeamHMH.com,  you’ll find the information, resources and tools that will help you to be successful at HMH. From great benefits and innovative wellness programs, to robust learning and development opportunities, we continue to cultivate an exceptional work environment where you can do the kind of work that leads to fulfillment and professional growth.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Associate's of Science in Nursing / Diploma Nursing
• Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.
• Two (2) years of experience in Home Health.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

The hospital-based Clinical Coordinator, Home Health-RN will collaborate with physicians, case managers and various referral sources to assist in patient discharge and coordination of care. The Clinical Coordinator, Home Health-RN will represent the organization and perform initial introduction to all/any home health services offered through Hackensack Meridian. The role will assess the patient and/or caregiver's ability to become independent with skilled home care needs, infusion therapy and patient care at home and self-administer therapy according to the prescriber's orders.

• After receiving referrals from case management, works with the hospital team (i.e. physician, care coordinators, nurses, PT/OT) to assess the patient's home-care needs, safety and establish a transition plan to home.
• Assesses the needs of patients with multiple disease processes and comorbidities. Assists in determining if patient referral to home health is the appropriate level of care and if patient meets criteria for services being ordered.
• Evaluates patients and identifies care givers level of comprehension of illness and proposed home care.
• Explains home health services and policies to patient and family/caregiver.
• Communicates to patient and family/caregiver of insurance coverage, copays or financial responsibility.
• Assures that the home health operation is ready to meet the patient's needs at discharge by communicating the information regarding the patient to Supervisor Home Care Specialist.
• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with hospital staff, physicians, and Home Health/Infusion team members.
• Documents all changes in patient's condition and updates plans appropriately.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 10 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours per day.