Remote Healthcare Transitions Coach (RN) – Illinois

AltaStaff is a staffing agency currently looking for a Healthcare Transitions Coach to work with our Managed Care Client!

We are currently hiring for around the Chicagoland area (Cook, Lake, DuPage, Mchenry, or Kane County).

Pay Rate: $30.00 -$36.00 hourly ($35-$36 hourly for RNs)

Shift: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

***This is a fully remote, work from home role but candidate must reside near the Chicagoland area**

 

Summary: This position is responsible for carrying a caseload of members that are in the hospital and assisting with discharge planning.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for safely and effectively transitioning members from acute or inpatient care to lower levels of care and/or home in a cost-efficient manner
• Provides assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of services for members as they transition care and follows them for 30 days post discharge
• Conducts an onsite or telephonic hospital discharge visit and post-discharge visit to assure continuity of care and prevent unnecessary readmissions
• Refers complex cases to case management as appropriate based on consultation with the Interdisciplinary Team
• Identifies, assesses, and manages members during care transitions per established criteria
• Coordinates transition of care between inpatient and other settings with the practitioner, Healthcare Services (HCS) staff, community-based agencies, social workers, hospital/nursing facility discharge planner, and/or other providers as required
• Coordinates necessary services with participating ancillary service providers and public agencies as appropriate to ensure quality, cost effective care and reduced readmissions for the member

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s in Nursing or Social Services
• Active IL licensure of RN, LSW, LCPC, or LCSW preferred
• 2+ years of Medical Case Management or Public Health experience
• Knowledge or experience using the Care Transitions Intervention or similar model
• Background in discharge planning and home health

Work Environment Requirements:

• Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods (75% of the time)
• Private Secured Internet Connection
• Must confirm work environment is safe and secure for work in handling private and sensitive information.
• Constantly works indoors in a secluded safe space
• Must have High-speed internet access 25 MBPS minimum; 50 MBPS minimum preferred

AltaStaff is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.