Home Care Consultant at UnityPoint Health

Urbandale, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Care Coordination, Patient Advocacy, Healthcare Collaboration, Service Line Knowledge, Community Services, Patient Discharge, Demographic Accuracy, Referral Management

Industry

Description

Overview Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM The Home Care Consultant plays a vital role in ensuring smooth and successful transitions for patients from the hospital to home care or other ambulatory settings. Acting as a key liaison within the healthcare team, this professional collaborates closely with hospital staff, patients, and families to coordinate care plans that promote recovery, independence, and continuity of care outside the hospital environment. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities · Specializes in knowledge of the agency’s service lines, service areas, and community services · Responsible for looking at the individual needs of each patient/customer and matching those needs to the many services UnityPoint at Home has to offer utilizing available tools. · Notifies intake and all necessary parties on all same day visits and when patient discharge is known. · Completes RL Solutions reports for identified occurrences/complaints and communicates to leadership as appropriate. · Ensures accurate demographics, payor source, and PCP on all referrals. Qualifications Education: Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses Graduate of board approved program within other licensed/certified healthcare disciplines Licensure/Certifications: Valid license as a Registered Nurse in applicable state Valid Mandatory Reporter course completion by state(s) requirement Valid driver’s license with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements Minimum Experience: 3-5 years of hospital, home care, and community experience Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position Apply Today! Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Apply now to join our team + make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve through compassionate care. #UPaHomeNursing

Responsibilities

The Home Care Consultant coordinates care plans for patients transitioning from hospital to home care. This role involves collaborating with hospital staff, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care.