Registered Nurse, Referral Center Home Care Coordinator - Nascentia Health

*** THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS (restrictions may apply) ***

The Home Care Coordinator, RN (Registered Nurse) is responsible for developing home care plans for referred Hospital, Rehab, or Skilled Nursing Facility patients. This position involves visiting facilities daily as required to assess and screen patients for appropriateness of home care services.

Performance Responsibilities and Standards

1. Promote continuity of care for referred clients (including but not limited to):

• Determine client/family home care needs upon referral for home care.
• Assist in the development of a home care plan including the arrangement of needed services, supplies, and appliances.
• Review home care policies and procedures with clients/families, physicians, agency care providers, insurance providers and/or service & equipment vendors.
• Act as a liaison between Nascentia Health and hospitals/rehabs/SNF.

2. Promote quality assurance (QA) as it relates to home care planning (including but not limited to):

• Document assessment and home care eligibility per Nascentia Health policies and procedures.
• Act as a resource and/or consultant to hospital or SNF staff regarding home health services.
• Participate in quality improvement activities relating to home care planning and coordination.
• Maintain accurate up-to-date statistics regarding home care referrals.
• Participate in team conferences between client/family, physician, hospital staff and home care agency staff.
• Work closely with Customer Service Center Team Lead (RN position) for support in maintaining referral expectations within the agency's daily and future capacity projections.

3. Participate on agency committees

4. Present teaching and education to patients/family, caregivers, and providers about Nascentia Health Homecare, our mission and all services available.

5. Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor and/or department director.

Requirements:

1. Current New York State registered professional nurse license (degree must be from an accredited school of nursing). BSN a plus.
2. Current and valid driver's license and auto insurance, and a vehicle which can be used for work.
3. Self-directed and organized with the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
4. Previous home care experience a plus.
5. Proficient computer skills (including knowledge of electronic medical records software) with ability to learn new software.
6. Exceptional oral, written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand at a desk 90% of the day
• Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written or verbal communication
• Ability to express self verbally and in writing
• Ability to use telephone and communicate over the phone
• Frequently uses a laptop computer to enter orders and obtain product information
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Category III - Employee who rarely has contact with blood and body fluids

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary [This position is an S03 exempt position with a min-max rate of: $70,131- $81,275/annually] with:

• $7,500 sign-on bonus (*restrictions may apply*)
• Retention bonuses
• 401k with generous Employer match
• On-Site Gym (free for all employees)
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Tuition Reimbursement for BSN after 6 months of employment
• Exceptional work/life balance - no rotating shifts
• Partially funded HSA
• Employee Recognition Platform
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Extended Sick Leave
• Short/Long term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Much More!

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About Nascentia Health:

Nascentia Health is leading the way in home care, post acute care and long-term community health. A healthcare system without walls, Nascentia is an innovator in the concept of healthcare, truly focused on the patient as a whole. By serving people in their homes, Nascentia Health is able to provide true holistic care. We can address immediate needs, help support positive long term medical and lifestyle choices that provide for better outcomes, leverage cutting edge in-home care technologies, and help avoid unnecessary visits to busy healthcare facilities.

Our employees are our greatest asset. They work hard every day to make our system amazing and are dedicated to our mission of being the premier home and community-based care system for the regions we serve. We want everyone to love what they do, be excited about coming to work, and take pride in being part of our team.

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Nascentia Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Employment is contingent upon negative results of a pre-hire drug screen

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