Continuing Care Coordinator - Yonkers - ref. p07224719
Overview:
St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St.John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.
St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service.In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.
Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong
Responsibilities:
The Continuing Care Coordinator educates, coordinates, and collaborates and be consulted by the Case Manager, RN or MD for patients with needs regarding; transfers to residential health care facilities for hospice care, inpatient and outpatient hospice care, substance abusers, homeless patients, patient’s on palliative care, patient’s needing psychiatric referrals and transfers, victims of domestic violence, patients with active involvement or require a referral to CPS or APS and obtain authorizations from insurance carriers as needed.
Assists in meeting the psychosocial, financial and discharge planning needs of patients and families through assessment and or referral The CCC will interview/assess all patients admitted to the ICU and follow through for discharge planning, while in the ICU.The CCC will conduct the initial assessment and follow through for discharge planning throughout the patients admission to collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on a treatment plan for patient’s. Interacts intensively with children and adults, 0-100 plus hospitalized for treatment of acute medical conditions or surgery, in accordance with their age and/or specific needs.
Counsels the patient and significant others in the admitting criteria and referral process to treatment facilities/programs/support groups. Counsel’s patients and their families. Collaborates with community professionals and obtains community resources to help with the continuing care of the patients.
Qualifications:
Must be a Bachelor's level or Master's level professional in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited school with three years experience in case management and discharge planning. Experience with Chemical and Alcohol dependent patients.Palliative Care Experience or Familiar with Hospice Programs. Knowledge of Medical Insurance procedures regarding discharge planning. New York State screen assessment certification desirable. Ability to communicate in Spanish is an asset. Knowledge of the services of the community, health, welfare, and social agencies.
Familiar with Medicaid and services provided by Medicaid. Must be able to function well under pressure. Demonstrates flexibility and creativity.