- Conduct comprehensive face-to-face assessments of newly admitted members at assigned acute care facilities
- Evaluate members’ physical, psychosocial, and health needs and refer them to Humana programs as appropriate
- Support and educate members and families on discharge planning from admission through post-discharge
- Facilitate follow-up visits with primary care providers
- Identify gaps in care, safety concerns, and barriers to discharge
- Develop and implement strategies to address care and discharge issues
- Collaborate with attending providers, facility case managers, and other healthcare professionals
- Provide education on diagnoses, medications, and preventive measures
- Complete required documentation accurately and promptly
- Maintain infection control, safety, and patient privacy standards
- Work onsite at the assigned facility with limited remote hours for coordination and documentation
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky
- Must live within a 30–60 minute driving distance of Baptist Health Deaconess, 900 Hospital Drive, from home base
- Minimum of 3 years recent acute care nursing experience
- Experience with discharge planning or care coordination in hospital or health plan settings
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel) and electronic medical records
- Valid driver’s license, dependable automobile, and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance
- Participation in Tuberculosis (TB) screening and ACHA Level II background clearance, including fingerprinting
- Other credentialing and screening as required by the assigned facility
- Must have a private workspace for remote documentation
- Home internet with at least 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds
- Dedicated workspace without ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI/HIPAA information
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive assessments, discharge planning, and care coordination within acute care settings. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare professionals and maintaining patient privacy standards while utilizing electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Acute Care Nursing Experience
- Discharge Planning Experience
- Care Coordination Experience
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
Hard Skills
- Comprehensive Assessments
- Care Coordination
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Education
- Documentation Accuracy
Soft Skills
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- ACHA Level II Background Clearance
Industry Keywords
- Acute Care Facilities
- Patient Privacy Standards
- Infection Control
- Health Needs Assessment
- Tuberculosis (TB) Screening
Tools & Technologies
- Electronic Medical Records
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel