What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator (Community Health Nurse) - Sign-On Bonus or Student Loan Assistance position at Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care?
Role Overview: This position involves providing advanced clinical home care services to patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. You will coordinate, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans, ensuring effective communication with patients, families, and professional caregivers.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Create and update comprehensive patient-centered home health plans in collaboration with physicians
- Case manage patient care to achieve positive clinical outcomes and reduce rehospitalization risks
- Support agency financial goals through effective care coordination
- Demonstrate expert community health nursing knowledge
- Current NYS RN license and registration
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
- At least one year of acute medical-surgical nursing experience
- Excellent clinical assessment, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within an integrated team
- Driver’s license and personal vehicle required