Hospice Intake & Staffing Coordinator

Hospice Intake & Staffing Coordinator – Olathe Medical Pavilion Home Health Admissions Coordinator will support the mission, vision, and values of Olathe Medical Center, Inc. The major role of this position is to work collaboratively with all referral sources for the agency in providing transfer of patient care from any setting to the home-based services the agency provides. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Effectively coordinates patient admission process for Home Health department according to Home Care regulatory standards. Coordinates scheduling for clinical field staff according to professional scope of practice and Home Care regulatory standards. Consults Clinical Supervisors when indicated for assignment changes and productivity adherence. Utilizes clinical expertise to determine appropriateness of patient referral for the Home Care setting. Effectively communicates to clinicians, physicians, patients, patient care givers, and referral sources adhering to departmental process and regulations for all forms of communication. Accurately completes Home Health intake process (ensures referral information and orders are received; accurately completes intake documentation; verifies patient payer source; communicates to assigned staff; completed referral forwarded to Data Department for processing). Participates in department process activities to improve coordination of care between Home Health Department, hospital discharge planners, and outside referral sources. Effectively and appropriately supervises tasks delegated to clinical and non-clinical staff for accuracy. Other Responsibilities Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing or Physical Therapy 3 or more years of Experience in Home Care Industry Required Licensure and Certification CPR & AED & BLS – Other BLS upon Hire Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) – Single State – State Board of Nursing Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) – State Board of Healing Arts Job Type Part time Job Requisition ID R-53493 Equal Employment Opportunity The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Kansas Health System