LVN, Home Health Coordinator, Home Care, Bakersfield
Job Description
Job Description
Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.
Job Summary
Processes home care referrals and coordinates amongst the clinical staff, referral source, and community liaison to ensure our patients are properly entered into the system, scheduled for a visit, and all stakeholders are informed of the patient status. Provides clinical guidance and identifies educational opportunities. Critically assesses a patient’s condition, progress and ongoing needs in order to enhance the case manager’s knowledge of the patient’s home care needs.
Job Requirements
Education and Work Experience:
- Associate’s/Technical Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
- Three years' experience in Home Care: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications
- Current Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of practice: Required
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN): Required
Essential Functions
- Receives and appropriately documents new referrals in a timely manner. Participates in coordinating care with patient and interdisciplinary team. Interfaces with physician offices and community liaisons to assess and process referrals and admissions for service.
- Provides effective communication to patients, staff members, other health care professionals and referral sources. Provides information and assistance to members of the community who have questions about home and community-based needs. Responds to patient and agency needs in a professional and creative manner.
- Verifies patient insurance and explains benefit information to patients and case managers. Answers incoming calls for intake patients as well as assists with overflow as necessary. Maintains confidentiality of all information and adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
- Distributes referrals to appropriate clinicians that include intake data, essential background information, and plan of care. Works independently, meets time deadlines, and manages multiple tasks.
- Works closely with all referral sources to establish and maintain great communication. Participates in various clinical work activities including faxing, scanning, emailing, and copying.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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About Us
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.