What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Transition Nurse - RN Hospice position at Promedica?
ProMedica Senior Care, formerly HCR ManorCare, provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, assisted living, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice care, home health care and rehabilitation therapy.
Responsible for the coordination of care delivery for all patients on assigned case load; serves as the patients' liaison, with daily routine contact, between the organization and the assigned onsite health partners, health coordinators, or health plans (Health Partners) in order to facilitate quality outcomes for the applicable patients.
Coordinates preauthorized admission for the appropriate levels of care. Works with the designated Health Partners to secure ongoing authorizations including medication exclusions and other ancillary services.
Serves as the point-of-contact and provides coordination of care delivery for each patient on assigned caseload.
Ensures that appropriate disciplines are engaged in the plan of care and that any requests from the designated Health Partners are followed-up on.
Meets with patients on assigned caseload as close to the time of admission as possible to provide them with information on their benefit coverage.
Facilitates and participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings meetings and care plan conferences for assigned patients.
We are looking for clinicians who would like to combine their love for people and strong work ethic with the opportunities to advance their career. In return for your expertise, you'll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare.
Qualifications:
Minimum two years' experience in care coordination. Comprehensive knowledge of workers' compensation, insurance, and managed care, suggested. Familiarity with long- term care and/or sub-acute care, recommended.
