Onsite Care Coordination Nurse

Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory NC

Minimum of 3 years recent acute care nursing experience (e.g., medical-surgical, critical care, heart/lung, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation)

Experience with discharge planning or care coordination in a hospital or health plan settings

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Previous Utilization Management Experience

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$71,100 - $97,800 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Conduct comprehensive, face to face assessments of newly admitted members at assigned acute care facility to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and health needs; refer to Humana programs as appropriate.

Support and educate members and families on discharge planning from admission through post-discharge, including facilitating follow-up visits with primary care providers.

Identify gaps in care, safety concerns, and barriers to discharge; develop and implement strategies to address these issues.

Collaborate with attending providers, facility case managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely, coordinated care and effective discharge planning.

Provide education on diagnoses, medications, and preventive measures to promote ongoing wellness and reduce risk of readmission.

Maintain adherence to infection control, safety, and patient privacy standards at all times.

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.