Home Care Coordinator- Home Health Care Full-time Day Shift

The salary range for this position is $37.00 - $59.20 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

This position is mainly remote 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with every 4th weekend coverage.

Training will be in the office (in Lemont) for 6 weeks.

The Home Care Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare (NMHC), adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

To coordinate services between Palos Health and the PH Home Care for patients who have chosen Palos Health Home Health Care services.

To function as Home Care resource to other hospital departments and members of the community.

Responsibilities:

• Attends interdisciplinary rounds at Palos Health as requested to facilitate the coordination of services from hospital to home.
• Consults with physicians, nurses, social service and other members of the Health Care Team at Palos Health to determine patient needs and establishes a coordinated program of care, products and services prior to discharge from any unit or department
• Facilitates discharge planning of current PH Home Care patients or are hospitalized at Palos Community Hospital.
• Identifies hospitalized patients of Palos Health Home Health Care who may require initiation of services during the evening or weekend hours.
• Utilizes community agencies and Palos Health Social Services Department in a consistent manner to develop home care plan post-discharge.
• Educates patients and families regarding available resources post hospitalization.
• Assesses patient and family support system to determine appropriateness of Home Care to meet post discharge needs.
• Receives physician orders for Home Care services and communicates relevant clinical, psychosocial, and financial information to Home Care supervisors.
• Documents all communication with other members of the health care team including, but not limited to, the patient, family, physician, social service, and discharge planners.
• Participates in staff meetings, inservices, management meetings, process improvement, and other activities and meetings as requested.
• Generates monthly tracking reports as requested.
• Assists nursing supervisors with verification of benefits as necessary. Informs patients of possible financial responsibilities whenever possible.
• Educates Social Workers, Physicians, Nurses and other members of the health team regarding Federal, State, Local, and regulatory/accrediting rules and regulations governing home care.
• Educates Nurses, Physicians, Social Workers, and other members of the Health Care Team, regarding agency policies and procedures and products/services available in the home care industry.
• Demonstrates ability to care for patients with understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process.
• Adheres to PH Home Health Care policies regarding all aspects of HIPAA Privacy and Confidentiality Rules, dress code and attendance.
• Adheres to all PH and PH Home Health Care policies.
• Performs other and related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Minimum 2 years of previous home health experience.

Preferred:

• BSN preferred.
• Previous home health management experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.