Nhc Homecare Midlands

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Transitions Care Coordinator

NHC HomeCare - Midlands

West Columbia, SC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Definition:
The Transitions Care Coordinator serves to facilitate a seamless transition for patients transitioning from a facility to the Home care environment
Qualifications:
Required:
  • Current BSW, MSW, LPN or RN license in the state of service
  • Must have one-year home health experience or one year of hospital case management experience
  • Reliable means of transportation and must have current driver's license and auto insurance
    p. Preferred:
  • Experience in Home Health or healthcare business development

Performance Requirements:
  • Mental acuity, judgment and problem-solving skills adequate to perform job duties
  • Sensory ability to see, hear and speak adequately to effectively communicate
  • Ability to carry out fine motor skills with manual dexterity sufficient to perform job duties
  • Ability to be on feet or to be seated for prolonged periods of time

Specific Responsibilities:
  • After patient has selected NHC HomeCare as his or her health care provider, the Transitions Care Coordinator will assist patients in the process of navigating their post-acute care needs
  • Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate options and services with a primary goal of providing a safe transition from a facility to home for home health
  • The Transitions Care Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the patient has a physician and obtains an order from that physician to oversee the home health plan of care
  • Face to Face documentation must also be obtained and communicated to appropriate agency
  • Represents NHC Home Care in a positive and professional manner, projecting and reinforcing company objectives and philosophy
  • The Transitions Care Coordinator is responsible for establishing, growing and maintaining relationships with facility-based referral sources
  • Positively impacts business growth
  • The Transitions Care Coordinator has a strong focus to help reduce ACH 30-day hospitalizations
  • Develops positive, collaborative relationships with agency staff