Clinical Care Transition Educator / RN - Bakersfield

Job Description Summary The Clinical Transition Educator is responsible for providing clinical education and training to ensure successful transition of patients to an Option Care Health care delivery model. The Clinical Transition Educator will also partner with the sales team to increase the number of patients being transitioned to OCH care delivery. Job Responsibilities Evaluate, educate, and train patients, caregivers, and facility staff about how OCH services & products will be facilitated in an alternative site, in‑home, or virtually to ensure successful transition of patients to an Option Care Health delivery model. Conduct patient assessments and evaluations to determine patient viability to join the OCH care delivery model. Partner with, and coordinate with the OCH sales team to understand clinical transition educational needs, and to develop improvements aimed at increasing patient transition volume. Maintain confidentiality of patient and proprietary information and observe legal guidelines for safeguarding confidentiality of patient and proprietary Option Care information. Provide proper documentation of education utilizing OCH applications and technology. Coordinate the transition of patients from hospital to home or alternate care settings by collaborating with facility staff, providers, and internal teams to ensure timely discharge, therapy education, and continuity of care. Provide in‑person patient and caregiver education, gather pre‑admission and insurance information, and facilitate the initiation of services to support safe and effective care at home. Supervisory Responsibilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NO (i.e. hiring, recommending/approving promotions and pay increases, scheduling, performance reviews, discipline, etc.) Basic Education and/or Experience Requirements Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Minimum of 2 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization in the business community and with vendors. Experience applying knowledge of standard practices for all services offered as well as current relevant and applicable standards (i.e. ACHC, URAC standards). Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards of services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Basic PC skills: Able to competently use internet, email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint. Experience in identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve and improve processes. Access to a reliable means of transportation which will enable the incumbents to travel to care facilities, home visits and multiple hospitals. If such means of transportation would include a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance would be required. Willingness to obtain nursing licensure in additional states if business need supports and geography aligns with market. Able to plan, organize and make presentations. Travel Requirements 100% local travel to and from partnership facilities, community hospitals, and medical practice offices to sell Option Care Services, process referrals and provide live education and training support to patient/caregiver and referral sources. Preferred Qualifications & Interests Hands on home or alternate site infusion or discharge planning experience. Experience growing service provider partnerships. Benefits Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Paid Time off Bonding Time Off 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match HSA Company Match Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Reimbursement myFlexPay Family Support Mental Health Services Company Paid Life Insurance Award/Recognition Programs Option Care Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr