Home Health/Hospice Coordinator

Position Purpose:

Responsible for: Home Care/Hospice Coordinator the efficient and effective facilitation of referrals to the post-acute homecare/hospice agency once identified in the acute care setting; the provision of education to acute care staff, including physicians, regarding services available from homecare/hospice; and may also be involved in business development activities as they relate to business expansion or new program development.

What You Will Do:

• Maintains daily contact with case managers/discharge planners and units to offer assistance and assure that patients referred for services are followed up on in a timely and efficient manner.
• Interacts with healthcare team members to answer any questions related to homecare/hospice and community-based services as they plan for patient discharges from the acute care setting.
• Coordinates care for clients going home from the hospital who have chosen the agency’s services.
• Reviews and gathers information from the hospital medical record, copying portions for transmission as needed.
• Documents initial assessment of homecare needs and potential plan for services in compliance with agency policy.
• Arranges service in accordance with the established admission criteria, client care needs and client preference.
• Obtains physician orders for initiation of homecare/hospice services in accordance with agency policy/procedure and third-party regulations.
• Utilizes interview, observation, and evaluation in assessing clients and applies clinical judgment, consistent with practice standards, in determining appropriate home care services and making recommendations to the physician and client.
• Interacts with healthcare team members, clients, and their families to answer additional questions regarding homecare/hospice services being requested. Provides client and family with written and/or verbal information as appropriate.

Makes appropriate referrals for evaluation/care to other services as needed, and coordinates care with others to ensure effective and efficient care is provided.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of experience required.
• Graduate of an approved clinical education program and current clinical license in the state of employment preferred.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience in an acute care setting, customer service, sales/marketing role or relevant experience.
• Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate a commitment to the mission and Organizational Code of Ethics and adhere to the Compliance Program.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Medical, dental and vision insurance - day one benefits

• Short and long-term disability
• 403b with matching contribution
• Generous paid time off PLUS 7 paid holidays
• Comprehensive orientation
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year
• Daily Pay
• Rate range: $31.11-$49.77

Saint Agnes Home Health and Hospice is a member of Trinity Health At Home, a national home care, palliative care and hospice organization serving communities in twelve states. We are a trusted provider of home care and hospice in the sacred place that people call home. A Catholic-based, non-profit organization, we serve patients and their loved ones with home care (skilled nursing, physical/occupational and speech therapy and medical social work), hospice and bereavement services. Founded in 1978 by Sister Raphael McGrath, the Saint Agnes Hospice program was the first of its kind in the San Joaquin Valley.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.