A registered nurse is strongly preferred; licensed practical nurses may be considered in some cases, with a current, active, unencumbered license in the state of service.
At least one year of previous experience assisting patients through the continuum of care and transitioning patients from hospital to home care.
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
Competent organizational skills.
Ability to handle stressful situations and deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team.
Demonstrated desire to work in a marketing role.
Ability to forecast needs and set priorities.
Proficiency in computer-based skills, including general office computer systems such as Microsoft Excel, internet, email, and desktop navigation.
Marketing experience.
Responsibilities
Act as a clinical liaison between health care providers to ensure continuity of care for patients transitioning from a facility to a home care or hospice environment.
After receiving a valid referral for home health or hospice services, communicate directly with and assess the patient to improve the transition from the inpatient setting to the home setting.
Develop the agency's referral relationships within the community in accordance with its policies and procedures.
Desired Qualifications
Registered nurse status with at least two years of experience.
Registered nurse status with marketing experience in the Rincon, Hinesville, and Savannah medical community.
Job Description
Care Transitions Coordinator - RN
Rincon
Healthcare / Health Services - Other
Exp 2-5 years
Deg Bach
Relo
Bonus
Job Description
The Care Transitions Coordinator is a clinical liaison position between health care providers to ensure continuity of care for patients transitioning from a facility to home care or hospice environment. The position has two separate and distinct general responsibilities: (1) following the receipt of a valid referral for home health or hospice services, directly communicating with and assessing the patient to improve the patient’s transition from the inpatient to the home setting; and (2) developing the referral relationships of the agency within the community, in accordance with our policies and procedures
1. RN strongly preferred. LPNs are considered in some cases (with a current, active, unencumbered license in the state of service);
2. 1+ years previous experience assisting patients through the continuum of care and the transition from hospital to home care.
3. Current CPR certification
4. Competent organizational skills;
5. Ability to handle stressful situations/deadlines;
6. Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills;
7. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team;
8. Demonstrates desire to work in a marketing role; and
9. Ability to forecasts needs and set priorities.
10. Proficient in computer-based skills. Must have working knowledge and practical application experience with general office computer systems (i.e. Microsoft Excel), internet, email, desktop navigation.
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse with at least two years experience
Marketing experience
IDEAL CANDIDATE
RN with marketing experience in the Rincon, Hinesville and Savannah medical community
Qualifications
Additional Information
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