What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACE Home Care Coordinator position at Everent Health \u0026 Affiliates?
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Position Summary:
The PACE Home Care Coordinator (HCC) is responsible for the development and implementation of homecare services for program participants, including the coordination of all Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and community-based care. The HCC is responsible for assessing and identifying participant/family/caregiver needs and providing general and skilled nursing care to participants. The HCC plans, evaluates, implements and documents the individualized nursing care provided to a participant in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care and the policies and expectations of the PACE program according to regulatory standards. The HCC is responsible for care coordination and collaboration among the Interdisciplinary Team as well as other medical providers, and oversees the care provided Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Assistants.
Position Qualifications:
- Licensed RN in the state of Kentucky. Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.
- One year of nursing experience required preferably in a skilled nursing facility, home or community health environment.
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or must receive appropriate training upon hire.
- Must maintain CPR certification.
- Must have flexibility to travel to participant homes within the service area.
- Proficiency with technology-based tools, including electronic medical record.
- Able to work independently and as an effective member of a team.
- Excellent communication skills, with ability to communicate with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders from varied backgrounds.
- Excellent organizational skills; able to multitask and maintain numerous initiatives with time sensitivity.
- Working knowledge of principles and practices of healthcare, healthcare systems, managed care, Medicare and Medicaid benefits and regulations.
- Knowledge of safety and infection control requirements for healthcare facilities.
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