Job Summary
This position is focused on managing referrals, providing updates during discharge, and coordinating home care services to facilitate smooth and timely transitions from hospital environments to home or other care settings. The role emphasizes the importance of keeping precise records and operational tracking while guiding patients and their referral sources, ensuring that all care coordination adheres to relevant regulations and payer requirements.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate referrals and discharge updates to ensure seamless transitions to home care.
- Arrange and manage home care services for patients post-discharge.
- Maintain accurate records and operational tracking for care coordination.
- Guide patients and referral partners through the care transition process.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and payer requirements for care coordination.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an approved registered nursing program or another recognized licensed or certified healthcare discipline.
- An active RN license is mandatory, and a bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
- Preferred experience includes two years of RN home care experience, one year in sales or marketing, and one year in hospice care.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
- A valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required for using a personal vehicle.
UnityPoint Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
