POSITION TITLE

Home Health Coordinator

DEPARTMENT

Quality Management

NATURE OF POSITION

The registered nurse (RN) participates as a member of the health care team to provide care coordination for the patient and acts as the patient advocate and a mechanism through which teams of health care professionals work together to ensure that their patients' health needs are being met and that the right care is being delivered in the right place, at the right time, and by the right person. The Home Health coordinator assists the organization in coordinating the care related to the needs of patients and assists the organization by following home healthcare rules and regulations for the appropriate use of home health services.

CLASSIFICATION

Non-Exempt

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Director of Quality Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a valid unrestricted Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Minimum 5 years experience in Home Healthcare nursing including review of certifications/recertifications. Fundamental knowledge of home healthcare rules and regulations

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Home Health coordinator ensures the continuity of care by working alongside the healthcare providers.

The Home Health coordinator will:

Review of home health certifications/recertifications for required documentation Act as a liaison between the organization and home health companies Act as a patient advocate Attend clinic mandated and departmental inservices and trainings. All other duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATION

Exhibits enthusiasm, a positive altitude, and professionalism in the workplace Handles personal conflict and works through it at the lowest possible level (first with party/parties involved, then if necessary, with 3rd party mediation) Is friendly and easy to approach Is neat, clean, wellgroomed, and dresses in accordance to the dress code policy Leaves personal problems out of the workplace Treats all coworkers with dignity and respect Abstains from gossip in the workplace Arrives on time and works through designated hours Completes tasks effectively, accurately and on time Demonstrates little or no absenteeism/follows leave guidelines Follows designated line of support Is flexible, able and willing to respond to unusual jobrelated demands Manages time well Recognizes and assists others in the work of the department, even though the work may be outside of regular duties Shares equally in the workload of the department Works cooperatively with all team members and departments Works independently requesting assistance from supervisor only as needed Abstains from criticizing COFMC, colleagues and supervisors Demonstrates loyalty to COFMC, colleagues and supervisors Demonstrates support of the mission and vision of COFMC Accepts and participates in cross training Takes initiative to identify skill development needs About Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center

OUR MISSION

The mission of The Clinic at Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center is to provide quality, comprehensive, and affordable care that improves the health and well-being of our communities.

OUR VISION

The vision of The Clinic at Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center is to provide a healthcare network that delivers the highest quality of care in our communities. We continuously strive to improve by cultivating strong relationships among patients, communities, and healthcare resources to promote health care for all.