Home Care Coordinator-RN

315 Genesee Region Home Care Association Inc; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Home Care Coordinator - Registered Nurse to facilitate discharge from a facility to certified home care services at the patient’s residence in Rochester, NY.

Responsibilities include evaluating eligibility and care needs, obtaining insurance authorizations, completing clinical assessments, developing home care plans with patients and caregivers, and coordinating in‑home services with the care team.

Qualifications

• AAS in Nursing
• Valid NYS RN license
• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluates eligibility, needs and care resources for each patient referred to RRH Home Care.
• Obtains insurance information and authorizations for appropriate reimbursement.
• Completes a comprehensive clinical assessment for home care services and develops a home care plan with the patient/caregivers to ensure a safe home care plan.
• Obtains MD order to support home care plan.
• Coordinates all in- home services including but not limited to professional, paraprofessional services, durable medical supplies, equipment, etc, as the care plan dictates.
• Completes all required documentation in patient’s facility record and RRH Home Care required documentation per requirements.
• Gathers data, analyzes data and completes all assigned reports.
• Collaborates with facility care coordinators, social workers, and physicians to find solutions for challenging patients requiring home care as a part of the facility discharge plan.
• Participates in ongoing RRH Home Care, Home and Community Based Service, and/or UHS committees or groups.
• Represents RRH Home Care at appropriate Community Groups Act as a CHHA resource and represent RRH Home Care in the community in various health care settings (ie hospital, physician office, etc.).
• Participates in marketing efforts as assigned.
• Assumes role community resource expert in providing education as assigned.

Skills

RN license

Education

AAS in Nursing

BSN

Job description

SUMMARY

The Home Care Coordinator is responsible to facilitate the patient discharge from the facility setting to certified home care services in the patient’s residence. The Home Care Coordinator will provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values. Job Title: Home Care Coordinator- Registered Nurse Department: Community Health Home Care Location: Rochester Regional Health, 330 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14607 Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluates eligibility, needs and care resources for each patient referred to RRH Home Care.
• Obtains insurance information and authorizations for appropriate reimbursement.
• Completes a comprehensive clinical assessment for home care services and develops a home care plan with the patient/caregivers to ensure a safe home care plan.
• Obtains MD order to support home care plan.
• Coordinates all in- home services including but not limited to professional, paraprofessional services, durable medical supplies, equipment, etc, as the care plan dictates.
• Completes all required documentation in patient’s facility record and RRH Home Care required documentation per requirements.
• Gathers data, analyzes data and completes all assigned reports.
• Collaborates with facility care coordinators, social workers, and physicians to find solutions for challenging patients requiring home care as a part of the facility discharge plan.
• Participates in ongoing RRH Home Care, Home and Community Based Service, and/or UHS committees or groups.
• Represents RRH Home Care at appropriate Community Groups Act as a CHHA resource and represent RRH Home Care in the community in various health care settings (ie hospital, physician office, etc.).
• Participates in marketing efforts as assigned.
• Assumes role community resource expert in providing education as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• AAS in Nursing
• Valid NYS RN license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSN preferred.
• Home care experience or Care Management experience Preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drive - Clinical - Roles in this category require frequent driving combined with mobile clinical care across settings such as emergency response, mobile clinics, and home health environments. Staff must repeatedly enter and exit vehicles, occasionally lift and carry equipment weighing up to 100 lbs. or more, and perform care within patients’ homes or other confined, unpredictable, or uncontrolled environments. These positions demand strong fine and gross motor control, firm grasping, and heightened visual and auditory awareness to ensure safe and effective care delivery. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial due to rapid decision‑making, direct exposure to critical or sensitive situations, and independently managing patient care in the field or home setting. Environmental exposures may include traffic hazards, infectious agents, extreme temperatures, variable home conditions, and hazardous materials. Valid licensure, physical readiness, and flexibility for extended or on‑call schedules are typically required. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

• $73,528.00 - $98,072.00
• CITY: Rochester
• POSTAL CODE: 14607

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.