What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Hospice Referral Facilitation Coordinator position at HealthPartners?
Job Description
HealthPartners is currently hiring for an RN - Hospice Referral Facilitation Coordinator . The coordinator is responsible for ensuring continuity in the planning and coordinating of hospice & palliative care referrals which enables the appropriate review of all complexities surrounding the delivery of care and service to patients and families. The coordinator supports the referral process by researching and implementing processes that address the intricacies of highly complex end of life care and the associated cost and reimbursement of such care.
Another component of the role will include managing staffing and scheduling for hospice patients. This role involves collaborating with the nursing team to plan for patient visit coverage, scheduling admissions, and assigning visits strategically based on patient needs.
The Referral Facilitation Coordinator is directly responsible for ensuring the continuity of referral information and its' smooth and seamless transition to scheduling. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, and Epic EMR, using these tools to coordinate efficient and effective visit schedules while maintaining optimal patient care. Effective communication, organizational skills, and a comfort with technology are essential for success in this position.
Required Qualifications :
- Associate's degree in nursing
- Current RN licensure in Minnesota
- Two (2) years of hospice or palliative care experience or related field
- Demonstrated ability to professionally and compassionately communicate over the phone to a variety of customers.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to effective work with change
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Basic computer skills
- Basic knowledge of reimbursement and regulations
Preferred Qualifications :
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