Clinical Home Care Coordinator

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, dental and vision insurance -

Disability insurance

403b with matching

Generous paid time off + 7 holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive orientation

Job summary

St. Mary’s Home Care & Hospice in Athens, GA is seeking a full-time Clinical Home Care Coordinator who is a licensed social worker, occupational therapist, licensed practical nurse, or registered nurse.

The role focuses on coordinating post-acute homecare/hospice referrals, educating acute-care staff, and supporting program development within Trinity Health at Home. The position offers paid training and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved clinical education program (BSN/MSW/OT/LPN).
• Current clinical license in the state of employment.
• Minimum two years' professional clinical experience in acute care or home care, or two years in sales/marketing.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily contact with case managers and discharge planners to ensure timely follow-up.
• Answer questions from healthcare team members about homecare/hospice services.
• Coordinate care for clients going home from hospital who chose the agency’s services.
• Document initial assessment of homecare needs and plan for services.
• Obtain physician orders for initiation of homecare/hospice services per policy and regulations.
• Interact with clients and families to provide information and answer questions.
• Make referrals for evaluation/care to other services as needed and coordinate care.
• Send client information to intake and notify hospitals of readmission.

Education

Graduate of an approved clinical education program (BSN/MSW/OT/LPN)

Job description

Employment Type:
Full time Shift:

Description:
Required: Graduate of an approved clinical education program, i.e. BSN, MSW, OT or LPN

St. Mary's Home Care & Hospice in Athens is seeking a full-time Clinical Home Care Coordinator-must be a licensed SW, OT, LPN or RN preferred.

Basic Job Function Summary Responsible for: the efficient and effective facilitation of referrals to the post-acute homecare/hospice agency once identified in the acute care setting; the provision of education to acute care staff, including physicians, regarding services available from homecare/hospice; and may also be involved in business development activities as they relate to business expansion or new program development.

What You Will Do:

• Maintains daily contact with case managers/discharge planners and units to offer assistance and assure that patients referred for services are 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.
• Documents initial assessment of homecare needs and potential plan for services in compliance with agency policy.
• Obtains physician orders for initiation of homecare/hospice services in accordance with agency policy/procedure and third-party regulations (partners with RN if verbal order is given).
• Interacts with healthcare team members, clients and their families to answer additional questions regarding homecare/hospice services being requested. Provides client and family with written and/or verbal information as appropriate.
• Makes appropriate referrals for evaluation/care to other services as needed, and coordinates care with others to ensure effective and efficient care is provided.
• Sends client information to intake at agency, either electronically or manually.
• Notifies hospitals of readmission and provides current information regarding client/family status.

Your opportunity

• Paid training
• Excel with supportive, motivated colleagues in an inspiring environment
• Flexible scheduling opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Career paths and professional development
• Learn the industry's best, easy-to-use, advanced technology

Other benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance - Day 1!
• Short and long-term disability
• 403b with matching contribution
• Generous paid time off PLUS 7 paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive orientation

Minimum qualifications

• Graduate of an approved clinical education program, i.e. BSN, MSW, OT or LPN
• 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.

St. Mary's Home Care and Hospice is located in Athens, GA and 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), 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 a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we gr