Coordinator of Health Services - Registered Nurse

Job Responsibilities Assist patients and their representatives in understanding the skilled Home Health services available to eligible patients and setting up the evaluation for service visits. Collect, evaluate and submit information into the electronic medical record to facilitate the smooth and timely transition of services from the inpatient service line to the Home Health service line. Arrange with all needed disciplines in starting Home Health services. Coordinate the transfer of care from the inpatient service line to the Home Health service line. Develop and maintain key referral sources at hospital campuses to their fullest potential. Promote home health services to hospital discharge sources on a daily basis. Meet with patients and their representatives to explain Home Health services. Attend and participate in hospital case management meetings and rounds. Efficiently complete the gathering of intake information entries into the electronic medical Home Health record. Ensure collection and submission of accurate patient information to facilitate smooth timely transfer of care, taking into consideration the patient’s physical condition, safety concerns, payer source requirements, geographical services area, and physician’s certification of home care needs. Educate patients and/or patient representatives on the services and requirements needed for admission to home care. Inform members of the health care team about admissions and transitions of patients onto services. Coordinate care and discharge planning with hospital staff to maximize facility efficiency for discharges. Attend and participate in Home Health weekly case conferences & monthly POD meetings. Qualifications Certified Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) College Diploma in Nursing 1 year of nursing experience We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carle Health