Utilization Review Manager - Home Care jobs in Waterloo, IA

Home Care Consultant

Monday-Friday 8a-5p

Full Time Benefits

Work location: Allen Hospital

The Home Care Consultant is a professional responsible for facilitating and collaborating in the hospital setting to effectively and efficiently transition patients to home care and the ambulatory space.

Position Overview:

As a Care at Home Home Care Consultant, you will operate within the hospital, closely collaborating with key partners such as the Emergency Department (ED) and Inpatient care coordinators. Your primary focus will center on face to face UPH key partner, patient and family education, ensuring seamless transitions from hospitalized care to home-based services. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate services for patients, collaborate with referral sources, and provide essential support to our community. Additionally, you will assess individual patient needs and align them with the comprehensive services offered by UnityPoint Care at Home, utilizing available tools. You will leverage the RN scope for screening and triaging patients who qualify for services such as Hospital Care at Home & Primary Care at Home. Innovative and transformational approaches are integral to your work. Standard working hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday–Friday, support your work/life balance. Working alongside a supportive team that is passionate about what they do and exceptional leaders who care about you as a person empowers you to make a difference. Make your difference at UnityPoint at Home.

Education: Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses and valid license as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred.

Experience: 2 years of Hospice experience. Previous sales/marketing expereince, preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s): Person Centered Care (PCC) course completion within first 12 months of hire and annual completion of competency validation activities.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills.

Strong problem solving skills.

Basic knowledge of computer applications (i.e. Word, Excel, EPIC) and operations.

Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.

Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with physicians, health care team members, third party payers, and members of their support services.

Demonstrates flexibility, priority setting, problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiating and networking skills, decision-making, work delegation and organization, and excellent verbal/written communication skills.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/  to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

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