Transitional Care Liaison-Home Health
$60,000 - $65,000 USD yearly
Job description:
About Luxe Home Health
Luxe Home Health is a leading provider of home health care services, dedicated to offering high-quality care with compassion and respect. We are currently seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented, and experienced Transitional Care Liaison to join our growing team in the greater Northwest Indiana area. If you are passionate about supporting long-term care patients and their families, we want to hear from you!
Luxe Home Health is a leading provider of home health care services, dedicated to offering high-quality care with compassion and respect. We are currently seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented, and experienced Transitional Care Liaison to join our growing team in the greater Northwest Indiana area. If you are passionate about supporting long-term care patients and their families, we want to hear from you!
Position Overview
As a Transitional Care Liaison at Luxe Home Health, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth transitions for patients moving from nursing home settings to home care. This position requires a strong background in discharge planning, social work, and long-term care, as you will coordinate care between patients, families, and healthcare teams to provide comprehensive support.
As a Transitional Care Liaison at Luxe Home Health, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth transitions for patients moving from nursing home settings to home care. This position requires a strong background in discharge planning, social work, and long-term care, as you will coordinate care between patients, families, and healthcare teams to provide comprehensive support.
Key Responsibilities of a Transitional Care Liaison:
- Act as the primary liaison between nursing homes, patients, families, and home health care teams to ensure seamless care transitions.
- Ensure all patient needs are addressed and that resources are in place for a successful transition from nursing homes to home care.
- Provide counseling and support to patients and families, addressing emotional, social, and practical challenges related to long-term care and discharge planning.
- Maintain strong communication with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Accurately document assessments, care plans, and interventions in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Identify and connect patients and families with appropriate community resources and support services.
- Advocate for patients, ensuring their rights, preferences, and needs are respected throughout the care process.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and professional standards in social work practice.
Qualifications of a Transitional Care Liaison:
- Experience: 1-2 years of social work experience, ideally in a nursing home or long-term care setting. Discharge planning experience is highly preferred.
- Valid IN Driver’s License: Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel within the greater Northwest Indiana service area.
- Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and other relevant computer software, including Microsoft excel, and data tracking.
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a fast-paced team environment.
- Empathetic and patient-focused, with strong problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of community resources and services available for long-term care patients.
Why Luxe Home Health?
- Competitive salary ranging from $60,000 to $65,000 annually, plus a very competitive bonus structure.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, plus paid time off (PTO).
- A supportive, team-oriented work environment focused on professional growth.
How to Apply for the Transitional Care Liaison role:
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of long-term care patients and their families, we encourage you to apply today!
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of long-term care patients and their families, we encourage you to apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Auto allowance
Work Location: On the road
Merrillville, Indiana, United States
On-site
$60,000 - $65,000 USD yearly