Home Care Consultant
US-IA-Urbandale
careers
Req #: 173287
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM The Home Care Consultant plays a vital role in ensuring smooth and successful transitions for patients from the hospital to home care or other ambulatory settings. Acting as a key liaison within the healthcare team, this professional collaborates closely with hospital staff, patients, and families to coordinate care plans that promote recovery, independence, and continuity of care outside the hospital environment. Responsibilities: Specializes in knowledge of the agency's service lines, service areas, and community services Responsible for looking at the individual needs of each patient/customer and matching those needs to the many services UnityPoint at Home has to offer utilizing available tools. Notifies intake and all necessary parties on all same day visits and when patient discharge is known. Completes RL Solutions reports for identified occurrences/complaints and communicates to leadership as appropriate. Ensures accurate demographics, payor source, and PCP on all referrals. Qualifications: Education: * Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses * Graduate of board approved program within other licensed/certified healthcare disciplines Licensure/Certifications: * Valid license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in applicable state * Valid Mandatory Reporter course completion by state(s) requirement * Valid driver's license with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements Minimum Experience: * 3 years of hospital, home care, and community experience Other: * Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position Apply Today! * Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Apply now to join our team + make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve through compassionate care. #UPaHomeNursing