Patient Care Coordinator - Home Health

ATEX Healthcare Home Health; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ATEX Healthcare Home Health seeks a Patient Care Coordinator to lead nursing care coordination for home health patients in Texas. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans in alignment with regulations and company policy.

The role requires an active RN license, at least two years of nursing experience including one year in home health, and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice in the state employed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least two years nursing experience with a minimum of one year in home health and supervisory experience.
• Demonstrates good communication and management skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/organization requirements.
• Capable of performing the job functions of this position with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the patient’s plan of care, communicate policies, evaluate performance and provide feedback.
• Coordinate, implement and supervise nursing services and 24/7 coverage as needed.
• Monitor delivery of care and ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and physician orders.
• Maintain accurate records of clinical meetings and QA activities.
• Perform on-site supervision for field staff and assist with the agency’s improvement plans.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Communication

Management

Autonomy

Organization

Assertiveness

Flexibility

Cooperation

Education

RN licensure

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Ready to lead patient care beyond the bedside? Join us as a Patient Care Coordinator and make every patient journey exceptional.GENERAL PURPOSE:Assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate the nursing care provided to home care patients. Coordinate the interdisciplinary care by working through a team of case managers, home health aides and other health care delivery professionals in accordance with patient needs, government regulations and Company policies to maintain excellent care for the patients.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Work with management staff and Regional Director of Nursing/Branch Manager in planning all aspects of the nursing operation, including establishing priorities and job assignments.Coordinate the establishment and implementation of the patient’s plan of care, communicate policies, evaluate performance, provide feedback and assist and coach as needed.Monitor the delivery of patient care, and the effective coordination with other support services.Perform on-site evaluation for field employees within ninety (90) days of hire and then annually. Perform on-site field supervision, as needed, to proactively identify problem areas, verify adherence to agency policy and procedures and assume that care/service is appropriately provided.Assist the Regional Director of Nursing /Branch Manager with the agency’s Performance Improvement Plan and Clinical Record Utilization review process.Coordinate, implement and manage administrative functions and areas or programs related to nursing services which may include: coordination of twenty-four (24) hour nursing coverage, seven (7) days a week.Review documentation for compliance with Medicare/Medicaid guidelines; necessity of services and compliance with physician’s orders.Coordinate, conduct and maintain accurate records of all clinical in-house meetings to include:Patient Case ConferenceClinical Staff MeetingsIn-Service Education ProgramsMaintain a working knowledge and ensure compliance with all governmental regulations.Comply with employment laws and Company policies to ensure practices that maintain high morale and staff retention to include effective communication, prompt problem resolution and maintain a positive work environment.Adhere to all of the Company’s policies and procedures.Perform other duties as assigned.The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.QUALIFICATIONS:Registered nurse with current licensure to practice nursing in the state employed.Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.At least two (2) years nursing experience with a minimum of one (1) year of home health and supervisory experience.Complies with acceptable professional standards and practice.Demonstrates good communication and management skills.Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.Must be capable of performing the job functions of this position with or without accommodations.