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Patient Care Coordinator Registered Nurse

UPMC • West Mifflin, PA 15122 • Posted 17 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • Mid Level

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The Patient Care Coordinator is a clinical team member responsible for coordinating care for the assigned team. This role involves daily triage, follow-up with referral sources, patients, clinicians, and clinical leaders, managing incoming communication with the Clinical Manager, and participating in on-call coverage rotation. The position requires a current Registered Nurse License and prefers candidates with home health experience.

Responsibilities

  • Participates in on-call coverage rotation for the agency.
  • Oversees the ordering and approval of medical supplies.
  • Monitors lab results and follows up with physicians and team members.
  • Covers from other Patient Care Coordinators when needed.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences as needed.
  • Performs medication reconciliation on all therapy-only cases as needed
  • Monitors admissions, discharges, and re-hospitalizations and communicates with the appropriate clinical liaison(s) or facilities.
  • Aids clinical staff in follow-up communication with MD offices and referral sources.
  • Coordinates all incoming orders associated with census to ensure appropriateness, accuracy, and timeliness of care.
  • Assists in document control processes, including review of Face-to-Face documentation and physician orders for home health.
  • Triages and directs all incoming communications during workday hours for the current census assigned.
  • No on-call requirements.
  • Weekend work on scheduled rotation (Saturday/Sunday) with a flex day off for each weekend day worked

Qualifications

Required

  • Current Registered Nurse License
  • One year recent home health experience preferred
  • Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Ability to effectively solve unique problems or identify appropriate resource for hand off
  • Knowledge of current Home Health Medicare, Medicaid, State and Federal regulations and Joint Commission accreditation standards
  • Strong/proven data entry and general computer skills
  • Provides own transportation and auto insurance and abides by all laws, rules, and recommendations for safe driving while on duty
  • Maintains a valid driver's license

About UPMC

UPMC, or the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, is a leading integrated healthcare provider in the United States. It offers a wide range of medical services, including primary and specialty care, surgical procedures, and rehabilitation services. UPMC operates numerous hospitals, outpatient facilities, specialized care centers, and physician practices both domestically and internationally.

Full Job Description

**Join the UPMC Home Health Team is hiring a Registered Nurse**

**for their Patient Care Coordinator position.**

**We're hiring for a full-time position at our South Hills Office in West Mifflin PA**

The Patient Care Coordinator is an on-site clinical team member who assists in coordinating care for the assigned team. The Patient Care Coordinator provides care navigation through daily triage and follow-up with referral sources, patients, clinicians, and clinical leaders by managing incoming communication with the Clinical Manager.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Participates in on-call coverage rotation for the agency.

+ Oversees the ordering and approval of medical supplies to ensure that all supplies are included in the physician orders and ordered in the appropriate quantity.

+ Monitors lab results, following up with physicians and team members.

+ Covers from other Patient Care Coordinators when needed.

+ Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences as needed.

+ Performs medication reconciliation on all therapy-only cases as needed

+ Monitors admissions, discharges, and re-hospitalizations and communicates with the appropriate clinical liaison(s) or facilities to facilitate continuity of care between settings.

+ Aids clinical staff in follow-up communication with MD offices and referral sources as applicable.

+ Coordinates all incoming orders associated with census to ensure appropriateness accuracy and timeliness of care, enters into Medical Records, and coordinates with scheduling as appropriate.

+ Assists in document control processes, including but not limited to, review of Face-to-Face documentation and physician orders for home health. Reports problems immediately to the Clinical Manager.

+ Triages and directors all incoming communications during workday hours for the current census assigned and follows up to facilitate appropriate service delivery.

+ No on-call requirements.

+ Weekend work on scheduled rotation (Saturday/Sunday) with a flex day off for each weekend day worked

Current Registered Nurse License Required

One year recent home health experience preferred.

Must have the clinical knowledge and critical thinking ability to effectively plan and provide coordination of patient care consistent with standards and regulations; must have exceptional interpersonal and customer services skills; must be able to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify appropriate resource for hand off.

Must have requisite knowledge of current Home Health Medicare, Medicaid, State and Federal regulations and Joint Commission accreditation standards. Must be able to demonstrate problem-solving abilities and have excellent telephone, interpersonal and written communication skills.

Strong commitment to teamwork and customer service, both internally and externally, is required.

Must have strong/proven data entry and general computer skills.

Provides own transportation and auto insurance and abides by all laws, rules, and recommendations for safe driving while on duty. Maintains a valid driver's license

Must be able to travel to assigned geographical locations as needed. Demonstrates ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

+ Automotive Insurance

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Driver's License

+ Registered Nurse (RN)

+ Act 33

+ Act 34

+ OAPSA

*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**