Transitional Care Coordinator - PRN

Northeast-Georgia-Health-System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a dedicated support professional to assist Case Management and Social Work with discharge planning, continuum placement, and data gathering. You will coordinate care, interact with insurance providers, and help ensure timely post-discharge follow-up across patient populations, from neonates to geriatrics.

Strong verbal and written communication, teamwork, and data handling are essential as you support care transitions, document activity, and help

Qualifications

• Two years of healthcare experience.
• Current Georgia LPN license preferred.
• Associates Degree in Health or Human Services preferred.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer knowledge and ability to collect data.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN Case Manager and Social Worker with discharge planning and continuum placement.
• Coordinates care, communicates with insurance companies, and gathers data.
• Documents activities in patient records in a timely manner.
• Facilitates post-discharge follow-up and scheduling of appointments.
• Arranges DME, home health services, transportation, and post-acute services.
• Acts as a liaison among patient, family, providers, payor, and community resources.
• Provides cross-coverage and participates in weekend rotation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Data collection

Documentation

Team collaboration

Customer service oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Georgia LPN license preferred

Associates Degree in Health or Human Services preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Office productivity tools

Job description

Job Category:Behavioral Health, Counseling, and ClergyWork Shift/Schedule:8 Hr Morning - AfternoonNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.About the Role:Job SummaryPerforms a wide range of support services for the Case Management staff. Assists the RN Case Manager and Social Worker with discharge planning, continuum placement, communication with insurance companies and gathering of data. This position may also be asked to work collaboratively with the physician and other members of the health care team, supports patient care monitoring, coordination and facilitation of patient care. Promotes quality outcomes, team accountability, productivity, and serves as a link between the RN Case Manager, Social Worker, patient, provider, payor, and community resources. Demonstrates good communication skills, judgment, and maturity with patients, staff, and personnel. Interacts with the patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in the policy and procedures. Provides cross coverage in all settings as required, including weekend rotation. This position will follow identified patients for a period of time post-discharge.Minimum Job QualificationsLicensure or other certifications:Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.Minimum Experience: Two (2) years of healthcare experience.Other:Preferred Job QualificationsPreferred Licensure or other certifications: Current Georgia LPN license.Preferred Educational Requirements: Licensed Practical Nurse with an active Georgia license preferred or Associates Degree in the Health or Human Services.Preferred Experience:Other:Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesGood verbal, written, and interpersonal skillsComputer knowledge and the ability to collect dataDemonstrates the ability to think 'outside of the box' and consistently creates new and effective solutions to today's problems and opportunitiesConsistently demonstrates a 'sense of urgency' in his/her work while mindful of the pillars and financial stewardship opportunitiesEssential Tasks and ResponsibilitiesSupports a collaborative practice environment utilizing a team approach to ensure coordination of services and enhance continuity of patient care. Actively supports Case Management/Social Worker role. Documents activities in patient record in a consistent and timely manner to include progress toward goals, discharge planning and continuum placement. Responds to all referrals on the same day received as evidenced by documentation in the medical record.Performs all tasks in a timely manner and assists in monitoring length of stay. Reviews the patient's medical record for appropriate documentation as requested. Assertively seeks nursing home placement once the need is identified through timely form completion, faxing, and expedient communication with all parties involved. Obtains post-acute authorizations as required. Arranges appropriate discharge services for patients per physician orders including but not limited to: Hospice, DME, Home Health Services, indigent medications from the pharmacy, transportation home, follow-up appointments, etc. Completes the transfer forms for patients moving within and outside the continuum of care (ex. 4W, TCC or other hospital). Prepares DMA-6 from the medical record for patients going to SNF. Involves synthesizing information from the medical record and completing the appropriate forms. Provides the requested information to nursing homes and third-party review agencies and provides follow-up for successful patient placement. Arranges DME and/or home health services for patients per physician orders. Arranges post-acute transportation in accordance with medical necessity, payor benefits, indigent process (ex. Taxi, Lyft). Provides the requested information to assisted living facilities and personal care homes and provides follow-up for successful patient placement. Serves as an advocate for the patient while assisting the patient in navigating the health care delivery system. May require face to face interaction at all campuses or patient location. Facilitates communication among the patient, their families/caregivers, health care providers, post-acute provider to enhance cooperation while planning for and meeting the health care needs of the patient. Facilitates post-discharge follow-up by scheduling appointments, transport, and referrals to post-acute providers.Actively supports a customer service oriented environment to continually enhance customer satisfaction. Cooperatively works with the Case Manager or Social Worker, nursing, and physician to achieve optimal outcomes in the execution of treatment/discharge plans. Communicates directly with the Case Managers and Social Workers to ensure collaborative practice. Provides patient and family information as directed by the Case Manager or Social Worker in regard to their financial responsibility of inpatient and post-hospital services.Wo rks all scheduled shifts including weekend rotation and remote coverage.Actively works as a team collaborator, promotes a positive work culture, and contributes to staff engagement. Participates in offering opportunities for growth and supports redirecting negative talk.Other duties as assigned.Follows identified patients for a period of time post-discharge to mitigate readmission and ensure appropriate use of resources.Physical DemandsWeight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of timeWeight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of timeVision: Moderate, % of timeKneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, DrivingWorking at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.NGHS: Opportunities start here.Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.