Home Care Coordinator, LPN License required

Miami Jewish Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Jewish Health seeks a Home Care Coordinator to develop and implement homecare services for Florida PACE Center participants, coordinating Durable Medical Equipment and nursing home care.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, planning care, coordinating nursing, therapies, and personal services, and ensuring quality, compliant service delivery across Dade and Broward counties.

Qualifications

• Experience working with frail elderly population and home care.
• Ability to coordinate multiple services (nursing, PT, OT, speech therapy, personal care).
• Strong communication and documentation in English; Spanish helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assess homecare needs and develop plans of care.
• Coordinate delivery of homecare services including nursing, PT, OT, speech therapy and personal care.
• Authorize and coordinate Durable Medical Equipment, consumables, and meals.
• Monitor contracted home care agencies; ensure compliance and safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Spanish a plus

Education

Practical Nursing (LPN) or higher

Job description

Brief Description

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Job Title:

Home Care Coordinator

Job Summary

Responsible for the development and implementation of homecare services for Florida PACE Center participants, including the coordination of all Durable Medical Equipment and nursing home care.

Essential Job Functions

• Assesses the homecare needs of participants, and identifies and develops specific plans of care
• Assist in Safety evaluations for Prospect prior to enrollment with documentation and uploading in EMR
• Coordinates the implementation of all homecare services which includes nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and personal care services to ensure that quality services is provided to meet client needs
• Coordinates and authorizes all Durable Medical Equipment, Consumables, and Frozen Meals
• Coordinates and supervises all contracted nursing care for FPC participants in the nursing home/boarding home according to program standards. Includes interaction with other facility staff
• Assesses program homecare services system, makes recommendation and offers solutions to revise or modify the system to better meet participant’s needs
• Actively participates in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings
• Performs compliance monitoring of contracted home care agencies and personnel. This includes all ALF audits for Quality purposes
• Participates in department meetings and in-services as necessary
• Prepares and Coordinates Health Assessment Form 1823 for ALF’s Contracted by Florida Pace.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing preferred or higher level of education

Experience

• One to three years of experience working with frail elderly population and home care (or a combination of experience and education)

Licenses/Certifications

• Current LPN license by the Florida State Board of Nursing, preferred
• Current BLS Certification
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and Proof of Insurance

Abilities Required

• Sensitivity when working with impaired elderly clients is required
• Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff, clients and providers of diverse ethnic background
• Must be organized and demonstrate good judgment
• Must have good communication skills in English
• Knowledge of Spanish may be required
• Must have Florida Driver’s License, insurance and have access to automobile for field visits
• Must be able to demonstrate good judgment regarding personal and client safety in their role as a community service provider
• Must be willing to conduct in-home visits anywhere in Dade and Broward counties

Environment Work Conditions

• Conducts home visits, enters into private home of FPC enrollees, frequently in unsafe neighborhoods

Infectious Material Exposure

• May experience exposure to a variety of infectious material/illnesses in home/community settings
• Must be able to recognize potential or actual hazards and deal with them in an appropriate manner

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
• Maintains a safe working environment

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, 403b retirement savings plan, free on-campus parking, onsite fitness center and more.

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