Home Care Coordinator - LPN License Required

Miami Jewish Health; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

403b retirement savings plan

Free on-campus parking

Job summary

Miami Jewish Health seeks a Home Care Coordinator to develop and implement homecare services for Florida PACE Center participants. You will coordinate Durable Medical Equipment, nursing and therapy services to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care across Dade and Broward counties.

The role requires nursing education (LPN preferred) and strong ability to work with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safety and compliance while coordinating field visits and home assessments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess homecare needs and develop specific plans of care.
• Coordinate homecare services including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and personal care to meet client needs.
• Coordinate and authorize Durable Medical Equipment, consumables, and frozen meals.
• Coordinate and supervise contracted nursing care for Florida Pace Center participants in nursing homes or boarding homes.
• Assess program homecare services system and propose improvements to better meet participant needs.
• Participate in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings.
• Perform compliance monitoring of contracted home care agencies and personnel, including ALF audits for quality purposes.
• Prepares and coordinates Health Assessment Form 1823 for ALFs contracted by Florida Pace.

Skills

Homecare assessment

Care planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

English language

Spanish knowledge (may be required)

Education

Practical nursing diploma 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.

Our careers are challenging, meaningful and rewarding. The following Job Description will also apply at Broward Pace Program sites.

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


• Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association


• 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

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.

Miami Jewish 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Miami Jewish Health and FL PACE Centers conducts a Level II background check as part of the onboarding process for all new hires. The following link contains information and resources pertaining to the AHCA Level II background conducted at Miami Jewish Health and FL PACE Centers. FL Clearinghouse | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration