Home Care - RN Hospital Coordinator- Skilled Nursing
Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
About Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890,
and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by
U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional
health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care
locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy
families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our
health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient
encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the
hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our
Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home
visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for
students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care
Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here
for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at
akronchildrens.org .
OUR PROMISES
We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse
environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of
backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed,
included and can thrive.
Full Time
40 Hours/Week
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Onsite, 5 days/week
Summary:
To coordinate all discharge needs including home going teaching,
equipment and nursing needs for patients referred to CHCG. Begin
admission process and coordinate information needed by other staff
members.
Responsibilities:
1.Receives referral information and schedules
assessments/teaching.
2.Communicates with unit discharge planners and other staff members
regarding potential referrals.
3.Able to asses patient needs, implement plan of treatment, develop
plan of care, arrange interventions as identified, and evaluate
effectiveness of the interventions.
4.Identify priorities of patient care and ensures that patient
identified needs are met.
5.Makes appropriate referrals according to identified patient
needs.
6.Instructs patient/family members in all aspects of care as
appropriate.
7.Documents completely in accordance with the Policy and Procedure
of the Home Care agency and submits to billing.
8.Obtains information on home going needs and completes all proper
documentation
9.Obtains accurate orders from the Physician.
10.Instructs patient and or family in techniques needed for home
care or assigns appropriate staff to teach the family.
11.Arranges for alternative provider if needed because of location
or preferred provider status.
12.Notifies the scheduler and or nurse of time and date of
discharge to facilitate scheduling.
13.Case manages all short term patients and obtains any
authorizations needed.
14.Facilitates customer service issues with families.
15.Reviews and resolves payor issues.
16.Participates in performance improvement initiatives such as
chart reviews and other areas needed.
17.Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise
1.Experience in home care preferred.
2.Demonstrates sound and proficient nursing skills
3.Experience working with all levels within an organization is
preferred.
4.Experience in healthcare is preferred.
5.Proficiency in MS Office Outlook, Excel, Word or similar software
is required.
Education and Experience
1.Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN
preferred or must obtain BSN within 5 years from date of hire into
role.
2.Certification: Licensed registered nurse in the State of Ohio.
BLS required.
3.Years of experience: Minimum 1 year experience in home care or
pediatrics.
4.Years of experience supervising: None
Part Time
FTE: 0.600000
Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of
Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with
Disabilities.
EEO is the law, please click/copy paste the link below to learn
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Position: ADMINISTRATIVE
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