Home Care Coordinator, RN

Region 7 Area Agency on Aging; West Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

401K retirement plan

Short/Long term disability

Paid time off

Paid company holidays

Life insurance

Student loan forgiveness

Tuition assistance & training

Job summary

Region VII Area Agency on Aging/PACE is seeking a Home Care Coordinator, RN, to develop and implement homecare services and coordinate DME and community-based care for program participants.

You will schedule staff, communicate with the IDT, and occasionally travel to participants’ homes while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and the PACE program guidelines.

Qualifications

• RN license is required.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• At least 1 year of home or community health experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with geriatric patients is preferred.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement homecare services for program participants.
• Coordinate Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and community-based care.
• Schedule and coordinate home care staff to meet participant needs.
• Communicate home care issues to the IDT in a timely manner.
• Travel to participants' homes as needed and maintain compliance with scope of practice.

Skills

Geriatric care

Home health coordination

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Driver's license

Criminal background check

RN license

Discretion & scope of practice

Immunizations up-to-date

DME coordination

IDT coordination

Education

RN license

Job description

Region VII Area Agency on Aging/PACE is accepting applications for a highly motivated Home Care Coordinator, RN.Choose a challenging and rewarding career where you can enjoy a deep sense of personal satisfaction by making a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of others. We are a growing non-profit organization based in Bay City, MI. The PACE center and job location is located in Fort Gratiot (St. Clair County). We believe in advocating, planning, developing, and supporting a comprehensive system of quality care and services designed to achieve the optimum level of health, well-being, and independence of people as they age.

Purpose of the position

Under the direct supervision of the PACE Center Manager, the Home Care Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of homecare services for program participants, including the coordination of all Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and community-based care.

Requirements for this position

• Work independently and as an effective member of a team.
• Work with and treat geriatric patients.
• Work with IDT on determining home care needs and care planning, including frequency and discharge of home care plans.
• Schedule and coordinate home care staff to be able to adequately service participants’ home care needs.
• Communicate home care issues of participants to IDT in a timely manner.
• Drive to participants’ homes on possibly a daily basis.
• Only act within the scope of his/her authority to practice.
• Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by PACE and approved by regulatory agencies before working independently.
• Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
• Pass a criminal background
• RN license required.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record and an acceptable certificate of auto insurance.
• At least 1 year of home or community health provider experience.

Either have one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, in the absence of such experience, to receive appropriate training on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Offered (100% of premiums are employer paid)
• Health Savings Account (Annual Employer Contributions)
• Competitive 401K Retirement Plan, with Employer Contributions
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Exceptional Work Environment where all team members are valued
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Assistance & Tr aining Opportunities

OSHA CATEGORY:

This position in the regular course of business would not encounter any tasks or situations involving exposure to bodily fluids.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: Employee must be able to sit for extended periods of time. Employee will also be actively present throughout the PACE center, engaged with employees, participants and with staff. Employee is required to use hands and fingers, especially for typing on the computer and using the mouse. Employee must be able to talk and hear, particularly for daily interactions with staff and elderly participants.
• Work Environment: Employee must be able to work in a busy and demanding clinic environment with moderate to loud noise levels.

Region VII Area Agency on Aging/PACE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.