Company:

Compassus

 

Position Summary

The Home Health Clinical Admissions Coordinator is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Home Health Clinical Admissions Coordinator is responsible for providing support to the Centralized Intake Team and acts as the owner of all referrals and admissions. S/he is responsible for monitoring and managing referrals and admissions at the program level. This position is highly customer-service oriented and requires clinical knowledge in addition to technical skills. Quality, accuracy, and timelines are critical components to the success of this position.

Position Specific Responsibilities

Builds and develops relationships with referral sources, creating a focus on supporting the local region locations with growth.Responsible for creating an environment conducive to growth and fostering connections with local teams and the Central Intake department.Supports the clinical and non-clinical admissions staff by teaching, coaching, and guiding team members.Works in the field to support branch admission and visit needs. This may require carrying a patient load expectation.Responsible for taking and obtaining doctor’s orders and documentation needed for admissions.Verifies all referral elements are present for an admission.Maintains consistent knowledge of program referral capacity issues.Participates in regularly scheduled daily stand-up meetings for coordination of services, exchange of information and problem solving, and to receive staff support and education as requested.Develops and maintains a close working relationship with all of the team disciplines.Participates in training courses/sessions as required.Participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings as needed.Prepares reports as required.Documents non-admit referrals.Provides home health information to patients/families as needed.Communicates to staff any referral, admission, and resumption of care.Works closely with PAs for data integrity.Ensures information regarding referral sources is accurate.Captures required information on the intake form.Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting required; experience in a home health setting preferred.

Skills

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, colleagues, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in state(s) of employment required.Current CPR certification required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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