Western Pennsylvania Home Health Association

09/29/2021

Our Intake Coordinators are the heart of our organization who support patients by maintaining a seamless transition of the patient intake process from initial referral contact to admission. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!

Our comprehensive benefits include:
• Medical and dental benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Responsibilities
• Complete the intake process from initial referral contact to homecare admission
• Provide direct oversight of patient education and preparation for homecare, plan of care initiation, and coordination of care with multiple service providers, this includes coordinating and delivering clinical information to the patient's clinical team
• Utilize clinical knowledge to triage incoming referrals to determine the necessity of timeline initiation of care and needs
• Communicate directly with patients and families to ensure acceptance of services and coordinate the insurance verification and authorization processes
• Document pertinent information regarding the patient's demographics, medical condition, medications and treatments, and service being requested
• Communicate homecare criteria to referral sources and serve as a resource for homecare criteria and alternatives to internal and external customers
• Ensure face-to-face visit has been arranged if needed
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with current and potential referral sources and clinical team
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications
• Registered Nurse
• 2 years healthcare experience, home care experience preferred
• Working knowledge of insurance reimbursement guidelines
• Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence

09/29/2021

WPHHA Home Healthcare is hiring a Home Health Registered Nurse Clinical Care Manager. In this leadership role, you will play an integral role in assessing, developing, and monitoring the patient's plan of care. You will be responsible for leading your home care team in delivering outstanding home care services.

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Home health nursing can provide you with an impactful career that also provides opportunities for advancement, access to the most modern equipment and technology, excellent benefits, endless flexibility, and more!

Our nurses love the flexibility of consistent daylight hours, one-on-one patient care, supportive and knowledgeable office team, independence, the emphasis on patient education, and the ability to be true patient advocates. Our team of compassionate and supportive nurses and nursing leaders make WPHHA a truly wonderful place to work!

Responsibilities:
• Focuses on customer service and continually strives to perform the duties of their job in a manner that will result in optimal patient satisfaction, including assessing, developing, and monitoring the patient's plan of care.
• Oversees other nursing personnel, including LPNs and Aides to assist in the appropriate delivery of services as ordered on the plan of care to the patient. Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel including LPNs and Home Health Aides in accordance with the POC.
• Coordinates case management activities within a multidisciplinary health care team to ensure the appropriate delivery of services to patients. Initiates, coordinates, and ensures ongoing communication with the physician and other members of the health care team
• Attends and participates in patient care conferences, team meetings, and other related meetings. Supervises and leads a team of nurses as they deliver outstanding patient care
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, and adjusts the nursing care process as indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Initiates coordinates and evaluates patient and family-centered health teaching
• Establishes the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and patient in accordance with the physician's orders and patient needs. Advises and consults with family and other agency personnel, as appropriate
• Completes documentation including visit assessment, OASIS, 485, and Verbal Orders accurately and promptly on the laptop device or in written documentation while in the patient's home and within the agency's and regulatory standards
• Exercise independent judgment in matters concerning emergent and non-emergent patient care needs and communicates with the physician

Requirements:
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience (home health preferred)
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse
• Oasis Knowledge, developing patient POC (preferred)
• Automotive Insurance/ Registration
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Driver's License
• Registered Nurse (RN)

Benefits: Full-Time
WPHHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

COVID-19 considerations:
The clinical team is provided with extensive PPE. Patients are screened prior to onboarding. Covid-19 screening is offered to clinicians at no cost.

03/28/2021

Happy Sunday!WPHHA is Hiring! Join the best home care team around! Find us on Indeed or e-mail your resume to [email protected]! See you soon!

03/28/2021

RN Clinical Care Manager Home Health (FULL TIME)

WPHHA Home Healthcare is hiring a Home Health Registered Nurse Clinical Care Manager. In this leadership role, you will play an integral role in assessing, developing, and monitoring the patient's plan of care. You will be responsible for leading your home care team in delivering outstanding home care services.

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Home health nursing can provide you with an impactful career that also provides opportunities for advancement, access to the most modern equipment and technology, excellent benefits, endless flexibility, and more!

Our nurses love the flexibility of consistent daylight hours, one-on-one patient care, supportive and knowledgable office team, independence, the emphasis on patient education, and the ability to be true patient advocates. Our team of compassionate and supportive nurses and nursing leaders make WPHHA a truly wonderful place to work!

Responsibilities:

• Focuses on customer service and continually strives to perform the duties of their job in a manner that will result in optimal patient satisfaction, including assessing, developing, and monitoring the patient's plan of care.

• Oversees other nursing personnel, including LPNs and Aides to assist in the appropriate delivery of services as ordered on the plan of care to the patient. Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel including LPNs and Home Health Aides in accordance with the POC

• Coordinates case management activities within a multidisciplinary health care team to ensure the appropriate delivery of services to patients. Initiates, coordinates, and ensures ongoing communication with the physician and other members of the health care team

• Attends and participates in patient care conferences, team meetings, and other related meetings. Supervises and leads a team of nurses as they deliver outstanding patient care

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, and adjusts the nursing care process as indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Initiates coordinates and evaluates patient and family-centered health teaching

• Establishes the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and patient in accordance with the physician's orders and patient needs. Advises and consults with family and other agency personnel, as appropriate

• Completes documentation including visit assessment, OASIS, 485, and Verbal Orders accurately and promptly on the laptop device or in written documentation while in the patient's home and within the agency's and regulatory standards

• Exercise independent judgment in matters concerning emergent and non-emergent patient care needs and communicates with the physician

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience (home health preferred)

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse

• Oasis Knowledge, developing patient POC (preferred)

• Automotive Insurance/ Registration

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Driver's License

• Registered Nurse (RN)

Benefits: Full-Time

WPHHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $62,500.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:
The clinical team is provided with extensive PPE. Patients are screened prior to on-boarding. Covid-19 screening is offered to clinicians at no cost.

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03/08/2021

02/19/2021

ComForcare Senior Services is looking for a caring and qualified candidate, dedicated to providing personal care and homemaking services to seniors in need. If you are interested in joining an award-winning team, we look forward to hearing from you! We offer a flexible schedule, competitive wages, and benefits. Apply today. Call 412.521.4700 and ask to speak with Jennine.

02/19/2021

ComForcare Senior Services is looking for a caring candidate, dedicated to providing personal care and homemaking services to seniors in need. If you are interested in joining an award-winning team, we look forward to hearing from you! We offer a flexible schedule, competitive wages, and benefits. Apply today! Call 412.521.4700 and ask for Jennine.

02/12/2021

Job Description
Western Pennsylvania Home Health Association is looking for a full-time Clinical Intake Coordinator RN/LPN to help support our team of front line heroes!

Responsibilities:

The Clinical Intake Coordinator performs a variety of administrative duties in WPHHA's office, including, but not limited to:

Verify necessary information and records in the medical record and computerized scheduling system.
Coordinating patient referrals.
Scheduling field clinicians and provide administrative support for clinicians.
Coordinate employee schedules and caseload.
Review and track clinical intake information.
Work closely with the Director of Nursing to ensure ongoing compliance.
Coordinate patient supplies.
Relay necessary messages to key clinical staff and providers.
Input new patient information including coordination of patient care.
Assist DON with QAPI, clinical engagement, patient, and provider resolution.
Maintain strict confidentiality related to medical records and other data.
Qualifications and Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Excel, and adobe
Must be able to use good and sound judgment.
Must be able to document accurately and appropriately.
Demonstrates patience, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude.
Able to provide excellent customer service.
Able to use clinical judgment.
Able to effectively manage concurrent demands and multi-task.
Detail orientated.
Familiarity with medical terminology is expected
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work well in a team environment
Can work independently or as part of a group setting
Uses critical thinking skills
A minimum of 2 years of direct patient care is required, preferably in the home care/ home health setting.
WPHHA offers competitive pay and excellent benefits:

PTO
Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement
Opportunities for advancement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

COVID-19 precautions:
Remote interview process
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Virtual meetings
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

At WPHHA we are committed to the safety of our staff and patients. We utilize the most advanced PPE and continue to follow CDC guidelines in maintaining a safe environment of care. We invite you to visit us at www.wphha.com to learn more.

01/05/2021

Job Description

WPHHA is looking for a competent Nursing Clinical Director to organize and oversee our team and programs. You will be responsible for supervising and directing everything from employees and budgets to technology and operations. As a Nursing Clinical Director, you must possess excellent management and mentoring skills. You must be an outstanding communicator able to resolve conflicts and issues. If you have a deep respect for policies and ethics and can inspire that in others, you are ideal for the role. The goal is to ensure the smooth running of the clinical department aiming to maximum performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for both clinical and administrative functions related to Home Health
• Provides leadership, guidance, and direction in achieving outcomes and operational performance consistent with the mission, vision, and goals
• Protects the agency CMS star rating through performance consistent with mandated policies and regulations, including upholding agency accreditation.
• Assumes responsibility for the assessment, planning, and implementation of a clinically efficient and effective system of care and service within the continuum of care
• This position will also serve in a vital accreditation role in assuring compliance with regulatory standards, requirements, and guidelines
• Attend and lead required orientations, meetings, and in-services
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care
• Perform Quality Assurance review on clinician documentation and performance included but not limited to the following:
• Review Plan of Care notes from clinicians for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Review number of visits relative to patient diagnosis
• Review Start of Care assessment for completeness, accuracy, and consistency
• Monitor clinician activities including but not limited to the following:
• Therapy use (LUPA episodes)
• Number of visits made
• Readmission rates
• Home Health Compare performance at the clinician level
l • Clinician documentation submission timeliness
• Supply use
• Managing PTO coverage
• Missed visits
• Timeliness of initiation
• Overtime
• Conduct orientations for new clinicians as well as promote clinician skill development
• Directs implementation of approved work policies and procedures that reflect elements essential to rendering high-quality care.
• Conducts clinician education when improvement is required
• Provides leadership in promoting and maintaining standards for providing excellent quality care by all members of the patient care team

Education and Experience Minimum Required Education:

Experience in clinical supervision and program management
Certification in specialty (ie. Oasis)
2 years of leadership in a similar industry preferred.
Solid understanding of budgeting, resourcing, and performance evaluation procedures
Excellent knowledge of standards (e.g. CMS) and regulations for the clinical home health field staff
Proficient in MS Office and computer systems (e.g. patient management software)
Excellent communication and people skills
Exceptional organizational and leadership skills
Aptitude in resolving issues and conflicts
RN/BSN Required
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,800.00 - $82,800.00 per year