Patient Care Coordinator Nurse Home Health
Job DescriptionHome Health Team GrowingUPMC Home Health is hiring a RN Patient Care Coordinator for the Pittsburgh and Northern areas.
The Patient Care Coordinator is an on-site clinical team member that assists in coordinating care for the assigned team.
The Patient Care Coordinator provides care navigation through daily triage and follow up with referral sources, patients, clinicians, and clinical leaders through the management of incoming communication to the Clinical Manager.
As the Nurse you will assist the team at the Seven Fields location working Monday - Friday daylight shift.
Weekend and holiday rotations for the team.
There may be some direct patient care if needed by the team.
Responsibilities:
nnParticipates in on-call coverage rotation for the agency.
nOversees the ordering and approval of medical supplies to ensure that all supplies are included on the physician orders and ordered in the appropriate quantity.
nMonitors lab results, following up with physicians and team members.
nCovers from other Patient Care Coordinators when needed.
nParticipate in interdisciplinary team conferences as needed.
nPerforms medication reconciliation on all therapy only cases as needednMonitors admissions, discharges and re-hospitalizations and communicates with the appropriate clinical liaison(s) or facilities to facilitate continuity of care between settings.
nAids clinical staff in follow up communication with MD offices and referral sources as applicable.
nCoordinates all incoming orders associated with census to ensure appropriateness and accuracy and timeliness of care, enters into Medical Record, and coordinates with scheduling as appropriate.
nAssists in document control processes, including but not limited to, review of Face-to-Face documentation and physician orders for home health.
Reports problems immediately to the Clinical Manager.
nTriages and directors all incoming communications during workday hours for the current census assigned and follows up to facilitate appropriate service delivery.
nnCurrent Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania.
nOne-year recent home health experience required; three years preferred.
nMust have the clinical knowledge and critical thinking ability to effectively plan and provide coordination of patient care consistent with standards and regulations; must have exceptional interpersonal and customer services skills; must be able to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify appropriate resource for hand off.
Must have requisite knowledge of current Home Health Medicare, Medicaid, State and Federal regulations and Joint Commission accreditation standards.
Must be able to demonstrate problem-solving abilities and have excellent telephone, interpersonal and written communication skills.
Strong commitment to teamwork and customer service, both internally and externally, is required.
Must have strong/proven data entry and general computer skills.
nProvides own transportation and auto insurance and abides by all laws, rules, and recommendations for safe driving while on duty.
Maintains a valid driver's license.
Must be able to travel to assigned geographical locations as needed.
Demonstrates ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment.
nnLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
nnAutomotive InsurancenBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)nDriver's LicensenRegistered Nurse (RN)nAct 33nAct 34nOAPSAnnUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Recommended Skills Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Works Communication Critical Thinking Customer Service Data Entry Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Patient Care Coordinator is an on-site clinical team member that assists in coordinating care for the assigned team.
The Patient Care Coordinator provides care navigation through daily triage and follow up with referral sources, patients, clinicians, and clinical leaders through the management of incoming communication to the Clinical Manager.
As the Nurse you will assist the team at the Seven Fields location working Monday - Friday daylight shift.
Weekend and holiday rotations for the team.
There may be some direct patient care if needed by the team.
Responsibilities:
nnParticipates in on-call coverage rotation for the agency.
nOversees the ordering and approval of medical supplies to ensure that all supplies are included on the physician orders and ordered in the appropriate quantity.
nMonitors lab results, following up with physicians and team members.
nCovers from other Patient Care Coordinators when needed.
nParticipate in interdisciplinary team conferences as needed.
nPerforms medication reconciliation on all therapy only cases as needednMonitors admissions, discharges and re-hospitalizations and communicates with the appropriate clinical liaison(s) or facilities to facilitate continuity of care between settings.
nAids clinical staff in follow up communication with MD offices and referral sources as applicable.
nCoordinates all incoming orders associated with census to ensure appropriateness and accuracy and timeliness of care, enters into Medical Record, and coordinates with scheduling as appropriate.
nAssists in document control processes, including but not limited to, review of Face-to-Face documentation and physician orders for home health.
Reports problems immediately to the Clinical Manager.
nTriages and directors all incoming communications during workday hours for the current census assigned and follows up to facilitate appropriate service delivery.
nnCurrent Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania.
nOne-year recent home health experience required; three years preferred.
nMust have the clinical knowledge and critical thinking ability to effectively plan and provide coordination of patient care consistent with standards and regulations; must have exceptional interpersonal and customer services skills; must be able to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify appropriate resource for hand off.
Must have requisite knowledge of current Home Health Medicare, Medicaid, State and Federal regulations and Joint Commission accreditation standards.
Must be able to demonstrate problem-solving abilities and have excellent telephone, interpersonal and written communication skills.
Strong commitment to teamwork and customer service, both internally and externally, is required.
Must have strong/proven data entry and general computer skills.
nProvides own transportation and auto insurance and abides by all laws, rules, and recommendations for safe driving while on duty.
Maintains a valid driver's license.
Must be able to travel to assigned geographical locations as needed.
Demonstrates ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment.
nnLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
nnAutomotive InsurancenBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)nDriver's LicensenRegistered Nurse (RN)nAct 33nAct 34nOAPSAnnUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Recommended Skills Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Works Communication Critical Thinking Customer Service Data Entry Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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