What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Coordinator position at Family Hospice of Belleville Area?
FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE JOB: (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.)
Admission of patients.
Processes inquiries/referrals for admission by determining the appropriateness of services consistent with agency policy and procedures.
Ø Determine the patient's and family's initial needs through patient and family assessment, consultation with the attending physician, and collaboration with other interdisciplinary team members.
Ø Admits patients, obtains physician orders, writes, develops, and administers an initial plan of care, and completes related documentation per agency policy and procedures.
Ø Instructs on administering medications, disease process, symptom control measures and other treatments as prescribed by the patient’s physician and care plan.
Ø Apply an appropriate cost containment policy when initiating and overseeing the patient care plan.
Ø Facilitates a timely transition of patient and family care to the primary nurse.
Ø Participates in Interdisciplinary Group and nursing meetings to direct nursing plans for patients.
Ø Ensure compliance with HIPAA and the protection of health information.
Develop Referral Sources
- Develop and maintain relationships with referral sources
- Follow up to ensure that Family Hospice is considered when referrals are made.
- Interact with Family Hospice staff, encouraging them to assist with relationship-building in the community and identify referral sources.
- Assist with the development and presentation of educational programs, both formal and informal.
o Assist with educational training for outside third parties.
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Perform other needed and related duties as assigned. |
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000