Patient Care Coordinator, House Calls Prgm (Full Time, 40, Day)

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides telephonic clinical support to facilitate coordination of care across the continuum for House Calls Program patients.

• Visits and provides case management services to patients in the community under the House Calls Program.

• Serves as the House Calls Program liaison for ongoing care coordination, shared patient management and program growth.

• Plans, coordinates implements and evaluates programs and services in House Calls Program.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Essential: sitting, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, and lifting usual weight of 5 pounds, carrying usual weight of 10 pounds.

• Frequent: standing, walking, and reaching above, at and below shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions.

• Occasional: sitting, stooping/bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, squatting, twisting body, lifting and carrying weight up to 20 pounds.

• Operates: computer, printer, fax, phone, shredding machine, copier, and other office equipment.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Office work environment including extensive telephone use.

• Community work environment with potential exposure to body fluids, blood products, communicable diseases and behavioral health issues.

• Access to vehicle as travel to off-site locations is involved.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Current Hawaii State license as a Registered Nurse.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

• Valid U.S. driver's license required in accordance with Hawaii state law rules and regulations.

• Driver's abstract or evidence of good driving record.

• Current BLS-HCP certification.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in a geriatric setting.

• Prior experience in program development and coordination.

• Prior work experience in home health, hospice, case management or other outpatient/community setting highly desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet