Healthcare Coordination Specialist

2 weeks ago


Glenn Dale, Maryland, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time

Position Overview:
The Healthcare Coordination Specialist plays a crucial role in managing and facilitating care for patients within the acute inpatient setting.

This position involves collaboration with MAPMG Hospital Based Service Physicians, patients and their families, nursing staff, utilization review teams, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless progression of patient care that aligns with both clinical and financial objectives.

The specialist will also work closely with community providers and ambulatory case managers to ensure appropriate care transitions, aiming for safe discharges and minimizing the risk of readmissions.


Key Responsibilities:
Conduct a comprehensive face-to-face assessment for each admitted patient to identify discharge requirements within 24 hours of admission.

Document findings in KPHC and communicate outcomes to establish a suitable transition plan in collaboration with the MAPMG healthcare team and the patient/family.

Actively participate in daily Care Without Delay (CWD) rounds, providing updates on patient progress towards the discharge plan.
Review and document discharge plans in accordance with KP discharge planning policies, facility regulations, and compliance standards.
Maintain daily documentation of care progression, updates, and any obstacles to discharge for assigned patients.
Ensure timely management of care progression with physicians and nursing staff to prevent unnecessary delays.
Collaborate with Social Workers to coordinate long-term care options, assisted living arrangements, financial support, and other necessary services.

Facilitate referrals and communication with in-network providers for post-acute care services, including Home Health, DME, IV infusion, SNF, Sub-Acute, and Acute Rehabilitation.

Identify, document, and escalate any delays in care and barriers to discharge promptly. Propose solutions to address delays and recognize systemic issues that require corrective measures.

Ensure follow-up appointments and referrals to ambulatory case managers for high-risk patients are scheduled and communicated to patients and their families prior to discharge.

Adhere to all facility safety protocols and procedures, including infection control measures and patient rights policies.
Engage in Quality Assurance activities and implement programs aimed at enhancing care quality indicators.
Uphold professionalism in all responsibilities, executing tasks efficiently and as directed by the designated supervisor.
Consistently collaborate with patients, their representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants, and ancillary service providers.

Every other weekend and holiday commitment required.

Qualifications:
Experience
A minimum of one (1) year in an acute medical/surgical/ED or critical care nursing environment.

Education
Associate Nursing degree is mandatory.

Licensure, Certification, Registration
This role necessitates credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required prior to hire, with additional credentials from secondary states required post-hire.
Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire.

OR Compact License:
Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire
Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
Basic Life Support certification.

Additional Requirements:
Experience with electronic medical record systems is essential.
Familiarity with healthcare reimbursement systems (Medicare Advantage, Commercial payer, Medicaid, and CMS regulatory rules) is preferred.

Annually:
Successful completion of PCC Assessment of Critical Skills, with a passing score on inter-rater reliability.
Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, their families or representatives, and hospital staff.
Capacity to work independently and apply critical thinking for problem-solving and decision-making.
Adherence to KP Employees Handbook and facility policies and procedures.
Excellent time management skills to develop organized workflows in a high-volume environment with rapidly changing priorities.
Intermediate proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
Ability to manage and cope with ambiguity.
Ability to foster teamwork and work effectively as part of a team.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders.
Deliver exceptional customer service to enhance the patient experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Recent experience in acute care, case management, or home health is preferred.
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Experience in inpatient discharge planning is preferred.

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