JOB VACANCY IN MICHIGAN Home Care Specialist (RN Liaison)

Job Code: 38343 Location: MI, Ann Arbor

GENTIVA
The homecare industry is revolutionizing healthcare in America. And Gentiva is leading that revolution with exceptional clinical care, innovative solutions and uncompromising service. Gentiva offers an employment package that includes education and training, comprehensive benefits and a positive work environment.

As a Homecare Specialist, you will:
•Develop and maintain contact with healthcare professionals (e.g., physicians, discharge planners, social workers, healthcare coordinators) to provide updated information on Gentiva’s home health program offerings, guidelines, and policies.
•Ensure effective communication and collaboration with branch staff and field sales resources via weekly meeting and strong communications skills with the group.
•Conduct pre-discharge hospital visits at the physicians’ request to determine need and eligibility for homecare.
•Assist branch in timely processing of physicians’ orders.
•Inform hospital personnel of case acceptance and document all demographic, clinical and payer information. Provide input to care plan development and inform the Gentiva clinical staff (e.g., Intake Specialist, Director of Clinical Management, and/or Manager of Clinical Practice) of clients’ acceptance. Ensure that clients’ needs are appropriately matched.
•Participate in quarterly quality assessment and improvement activities.
•Provide company-sponsored continuing education programs for referral sources. Utilize appropriate company resources to promote business opportunities. Maintain market awareness and prepare competitive updates.

Qualifications
•Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or the equivalent, RN certification preferred
•Minimum of three years clinical experience
•Strong knowledge of governmental home health regulations, Medicare requirements, and care plan development techniques preferred
•Excellent customer service, organization, time management, problem-solving, and communications skills

expect more from Gentiva
At Gentiva, you’ll find everything you need to make the most of your career, including
skilled, collaborative associates; a team-oriented approach and the resources of a national company. When you work for America’s homecare leader, you can expect more: more opportunities, more challenges, more rewards. That’s why Gentiva is the employer of choice for some of the most experienced and talented people in the healthcare industry.

*Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.

To apply, please go to: www.gentiva.com/jobs.

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