Job Details
*The below description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job, and it may be revised at any time*
Location:International District Clinic - Seattle, WA
International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally-recognized federally qualified health center, and for over 45 years ICHS has provided culturally and linguistically appropriate health and wellness services, including increasing health equity for uninsured and medically underserved individuals of all languages and walks of life. We firmly believe that access to quality health care strengthens our families and communities, and promotes a more just society. We take pride in our diverse and inclusive workforce and at ICHS we value respect and support each other so each individual can achieve his or her full potential. We invite you to join us and be inspired by colleagues that share your mission and purpose. **Join the ICHS Team!**
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**We offer**
* Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region
* Share the success bonuses
* Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS
* Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 264 hours rollover year to year
* Automatic 4% retirement contribution
* 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays
* Reimbursement for professional licensure
Health Home Care Coordinator
Division:Comprehensive Care FTE1.00 Summary Core Responsibilities
* Participate in the on-call process.
* Demonstrate effective leadership in managing daily operations of in home services.
* Perform initial assessments of participants in their home environment to determine their individual needs and coordinate plan of care with care-giving resources. Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to develop care plan for each participant.
* Oversee or perform annual re-assessments of all participants to determine that appropriate in home services are provided and that participants are in the least restrictive environment.
* Function as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Maintain regular attendance at, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, communicating participant changes, collaborating on care planning decisions and coordination of 24-hour care delivery.
* In partnership with Home Health API community based agencies, provide orientation, initial and annual competencies, and evaluates performance of Home Health Aides and Individual Providers.
* Perform competencies on appropriate Home Health staff as needed.
* Perform quarterly supervisory visits to staff in the field as appropriate
* Ensure that In-Home staff provide skilled supportive and restorative nursing care to participants as ordered, based on the plan of care
* Ensure staff maintain participants medical records and fulfill charting and reporting requirements
* Responsible for the coordination and scheduling of personal care activities and services of all participants in the home.
* Serve as a liaison between PACE and contracted Home Health services not limited to; Evaluation of services provided by contractor; Coordination of services when one or more licensed agencies are providing care to the patient; All direct care personnel, contractors, and volunteers initiate emergency procedures according to agency policy
* Manage and prioritize utilization of homecare staffing needs to reflect actual enrollee homecare needs. Provide this information to the interdisciplinary team.
* Ensure all contracted Home Health agency staff complete initial and annual competency testing, and fulfill all CMS and PACE training and personnel requirements.
* Act as a Home Health administrator as defined by WAC 246-335-515 section 11; oversee the day-to-day operations and fiscal affairs of the Home Health program
* Act as the Home Health director of clinical operations as defined by WAC 246-335-545
* Maintain fiscal accountability for home care services provided.
* Maintain the confidentiality of all company procedures and information about participants, clients or families.
* Participate in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintain professional affiliations and any required certifications.
* Act only within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
* Practices universal precautions and follows appropriate Infection Control procedures.
* Employees must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
* Must ensure: (a) Coordination, development, and revision of written patient care policies and procedures related to each service provided
Position Requirements **Education** **-** Bachelors degree preferred but not required.
**Experience** - 1 year of experience with homecare and home assessments preferred and a minimum 1-year experience working with a frail or elderly population.
**Other Requirement(s) -** Valid WA State Drivers License and proof of auto insurance. BCLS Certification preferred but not required