RN Care Coordinator — Home Health & Hospice (Weekend)

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking an RN Coordinator to support home health, hospice, and infusion services in the Durham area. The role focuses on coordinating patient referrals at Duke University Hospital during weekends, with opportunities to assist all three entities during weekday shifts.

The ideal candidate has a BSN, NC or compact RN licensure, BLS, and at least three years of nursing experience, to ensure high-quality transitions of care for patients and families at home.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Current RN licensure in North Carolina, or compact licensure in participating states, required.
• BLS required, may be renewed during orientation.
• Three years of nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess home care needs and determine appropriateness for home care and referrals.
• Educate patients and families about home health, hospice, and infusion services.
• Provide ongoing assessment and monitoring of patient referrals through discharge.
• Coordinate with Case Manager and physicians to develop discharge plans.
• Document activity in Maestro, CareTend, and other systems.
• Meet with referral sources regularly to improve patient care and referrals.
• Understand insurance benefits and reimbursement guidelines affecting services.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory guidelines for home care services.
• Know the services and products offered by DHCH.
• Collaborate with referral center and departments to complete documentation for approvals.
• Build positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Site-specific duties, weekend/holiday coverage as designated.

Education

BSN

RN licensure (NC or compact)

BLS certification

Job description

Duke Health is seeking an RN Coordinator to support home health, hospice, and infusion services in the Durham area. The role focuses on coordinating patient referrals at Duke University Hospital during weekends, with opportunities to assist all three entities during weekday shifts.

The ideal candidate has a BSN, NC or compact RN licensure, BLS, and at least three years of nursing experience, to ensure high-quality transitions of care for patients and families at home.