Registered Nurse - Transition Coor - Home Infusion Therapy

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Shift: Days

Status: Full time

GENERAL SUMMARY: 

Works to ensure accurate and appropriate gathering of demographic and clinical patient information prior to discharge from the hospital and start of care. Assesses patient for appropriateness of Henry Ford at Home services, identifying support required regarding the patient's needs. Is responsible for educating, developing and strengthening relationships with referral sources, senior leaders, and Henry Ford at Home providers. Coordinates and assists hospital/facility case managers in ensuring a smooth transition for patients from the inpatient setting and/or physician offices. Provides home infusion visits in patient homes and manage patient caseloads when applicable. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• Requires graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse program. 
• Current licensure by the State of Michigan as a registered nurse required. 
• Minimum of one-year clinical nursing experience required; IV administration experience preferred. 
• Requires a professional and clinical level of analytical skills in order to solve problems, analyze, and develop procedures and plans. 
• Previous sales, health care marketing or similar experience preferred. 
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively, generate, and maintain positive relationships with the medical team. 
• Patient education experience preferred. 
• Knowledge of regulatory/reimbursement requirements for Henry Ford at Home products and services and ability to identify various payor issues and appropriate channels for coverage approval preferred. 
• Knowledge of computer use is required to electronically document patient care.
• Project a professional and courteous image to internal and external customers. 

• Must possess a valid driver's license, a satisfactory driving record and reliable transportation

• Must be able to lift, carry, transport and move clients as needed. 

  CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.