Clinical Team Specialist

Elara; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Clinical Team Specialist to oversee patient care services, coordinate referrals, and ensure care plans meet regulatory standards. The role emphasizes timely visits, accurate documentation, and adherence to licensing requirements.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate degree in nursing or related field with 2+ years of RN experience in home health or hospice, plus an active RN license and ability to travel as needed. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing or related field is required.
• 2 years Home Health/Hospice RN experience.
• Current, unrestricted RN license for the state of work.
• Ability to travel to field offices for audits or events as needed.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs and assist patient transfers.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation for travel between patient homes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care services, coordinate care and referrals, assess patient needs, and update care plans.
• Review and approve plans of care; evaluate clinical changes for appropriateness.
• Conduct regular OASIS reviews for all patients.
• Ensure required visits are completed timely.
• Review care plans and paperwork for accuracy and compliance with state/federal rules.
• Monitor documentation timeliness and maintain records per licensing standards.
• Participate in strategic planning and QAPI activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Enterprise software proficiency

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Patient-centered

Education

Associate degree in nursing or related field

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Tools

Homecare Homebase

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need a Clinical Team Specialist with commitment and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of all patient care services including coordinating patient care, coordinating referrals, assuring patient needs are continually assessed, and assuring the development, implementation, and updates to the individualized patient plan of care.
• Reviews and approves plan of care and evaluates proposed changes to the plan of care for clinical appropriateness.
• Conducts regular OASIS reviews for all patients.
• Ensures required visits are completed timely.
• Reviews plans of care and other paperwork for accuracy and compliance with State and Federal requirements.
• Monitors timeliness of required documentation to be uploaded to HCHB by direct care team members and LPN/LVN Clinical Coordinators, and maintains records and required documentation, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with licensing regulations, certifications standards and legal and ethical imperatives.
• Participates in the organization’s strategic planning and QAPI activities.
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.
• Physically demanding, high stress environment.

What is Required?

• Associate degree in a Nursing related field required
• 2 years home care experience as a registered nurse in a Home Health or Hospice environment
• Current, unrestricted RN license valid for the state of work
• Ability to quickly become proficient in enterprise applications such as Homecare Homebase, Workday, and have knowledge in Microsoft Office
• May be asked to travel on occasion to support a field office in time of audit or necessitating event
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
• 401(K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement. * Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.
• The base salary for this position is $40 to $45 per hour, based on the company's good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail].

Pay & Benefit Information:

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

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Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.