Home Care Coordinator- Loyola Hospital

Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Description:
Position Purpose:
Home Care Coordinator- Loyola Hospital, HCC, and This position will refine and improve the transition processes between all sites of home/hospice care. The Home Care Liaison is responsible for the efficient and effective facilitation of referrals to the post-acute homecare/hospice agency; the provision of education to acute care staff, including physicians, regarding services available from homecare/hospice, and may be involved in business development activities as they relate to business expansion or new program development.
What You Will Do:

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, coverage requirements, the Organizational Integrity Program, Code of Ethics, as well as agency policies and procedures and adheres in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
• Maintains daily contact with case managers/discharge planners and units to offer assistance and assure that patients referred for services followed up on in a timely and efficient manner.
• Interacts with healthcare team members to answer any questions related to homecare/hospice and community based services as they plan for patient discharges from the acute care setting.
• Coordinates care for clients going home from the hospital who have chosen the agency's services.
• Reviews and gathers information from the hospital medical record, copying portions for transmission as needed.
• Documents initial assessment of homecare needs and potential plan for services in compliance with agency policy.
• Arranges service in accordance with the established admission criteria, client care needs and client preference.
• Obtains physician orders for initiation of homecare/hospice services in accordance with agency policy/procedure and third party regulations.
• Utilizes interview, observation and evaluation in assessing clients and applies clinical judgment, consistent with practice standards, in determining appropriate Home Care services and making recommendations to the physician and client.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved clinical education program
• Current clinical license in the state of employment.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience of professional clinical experience in an acute care setting, a minimum of two (2) years' experience of professional clinical experience in a Home Care setting, or 2 years' experience in a sales or marketing role
• Must have current Driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work site.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate a commitment to the mission and Organizational Code of Ethics and adhere to the Compliance Program.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance - day one benefits
• Short and long-term disability
• 403b with matching contribution
• Generous paid time off PLUS 7 paid holidays
• Comprehensive orientation
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year
• Daily Pay

Ministry/Facility Information:
Loyola Medicine Home Care and Hospice is a member of Trinity Health At Home, a national Home Care, palliative care and hospice organization serving communities in twelve states. We are a comprehensive, trusted provider of Home Care and end-of-life care in the sacred place that people call home. A Catholic-based, non-profit organization, we serve patients and their loved ones with Home Care (skilled nursing, physical/occupational and speech therapy and medical social work), palliative care, hospice and bereavement services. Our legacy continues with a pioneering, future-thinking care model. We blend clinical expertise with our exclusive Home Care Connect™ virtual care program to help patients achieve their health goals. We have energizing new vision and strategy. Join us and shape the future of healthcare!
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.