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Nutrition Patient Care Coordinator

Nutrition Patient Care Coordinator

Lincare HoldingsBlue Springs, MO, United States
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We are seeking a dedicated Nutrition Patient Care Coordinator to join our team and enhance patient care through effective nutrition management. In this role, you will play a crucial part in patient follow-up and evaluating adherence to physician orders.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Provide education to patients tailored to their needs, ensuring adherence to company policies.
  • Conduct thorough and professional patient assessments in line with established procedures.
  • Stay current with enteral home care techniques and relevant therapy concepts.
  • Represent our organization through professional appearance and quality patient care.
  • Collect necessary information from referral sources to secure insurance coverage for enteral patients.
  • Manage paperwork to facilitate payment for rendered services.
  • Maintain organized and comprehensive patient records in compliance with accreditation standards.
  • Deliver enteral formula, feeding pumps, IV poles, and related supplies to patients in their homes or workplaces.
  • Ensure continuity of patient care across various settings to meet individual needs.
  • Promote a safe and effective environment for both patients and organizational operations.
  • Engage in ongoing education, including training and in-services, to continuously develop your skills.
  • Read and interpret safety rules and operational instructions to ensure compliance and safety.
  • Calculate figures and solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables.
  • Interpret diverse instructions presented in various formats (written, oral, diagram, etc.).

Qualifications :

  • One year of experience in home health care, hospital, clinic, or nursing home preferred.
  • Education or experience in Dietetics, Nutrition, Home Health, or Nursing is strongly preferred.
  • A minimum of one year of experience as an LPN, DTR, or CNA is preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with doctors, referral sources, and patients.
  • Physical Demands :

    The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

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    Patient Care Coordinator • Blue Springs, MO, United States