LVN, LPN, RN - Remote RCD Coordinator

Why work for Calvert Home Health and Hospice? We provide our employees with an atmosphere that will encourage them to develop their talents to their highest potential while being caregivers to those in need of home health, hospice, or personal services. Join our Team to provide inspired care by offering a loving professional team approach to rendering care, allowing a patient to comfortably remain where they live for as long as services are required. Wondering what amazing benefits we can offer you?  Full-Time Benefits Medical - We offer three options including PHCS PPO Plan, PHCS HSA Plan, or Preventive Plus. Dental and Vision - Take advantage of our Delta Dental and VSP plans! 401k Match - We offer a very generous 401k match! Paid Time Off - You will begin earning paid time off from day one! The annual average for paid time off accrual is 18 days per year to start. AFLAC - You can access short term disability, accident, and cancer policies through AFLAC. Part-Time & PRN Benefits Medical - Part-time and prn staff are offered Preventive Plus Plan coverage. 401k Match - If you average over 1000 hours per year, we offer a very generous 401k match! AFLAC -You can access short term disability, accident, cancer policies through AFLAC.

In cooperation and collaboration with multiple disciplines, as needed, the RCD Documentation Specialist conducts medical record audits utilizing agency policy and procedures, federal and state regulations and agency education guides. The RCD Documentation Specialist will be responsible for the RCD (Review Choice Demonstration) documentation review and prepare the documents for submission.

Provides a positive work environment by consistently modeling in a positive way, the agency philosophy, mission, values, and standards of care, and providing a professional role model for other staff. Ensures office staff and field staff are educated on process and regulatory changes. Adheres to HIPAA regulations and follows agency protocol maintaining confidentiality and does not improperly disclose patient information. Complies with all agency policies and procedures. Is diligent in activities that ensure advanced proficiency in Homecare Homebase (HCHB) Electronic Health Record (EHR). Actively seeks out training and continuing education in agency processes including participation in offered classroom training and Web-based learning courses. Communicates as appropriate with staff, physicians, referral sources, community, patients, potential patients, caregivers, and others involved in care. As requested by the QAPI Director(s), will assist with the development, implementation and revision, as needed, of materials to meet agency policy and state and federal regulations. Provides ongoing quality documentation education and support to nursing staff according to agency policy. Complies with accepted professional standards and principles. Review all elements of the EHR including but not limited to: Plan of Care, Face to Face Encounter Note, Visit Notes, Medication Profile, Calendar, Coordination Notes, Initial Order, Authorization Information (for non-Medicare patients), Therapy Evaluations and Re- Evaluations, Previous Orders, Physician records, etc. Reviews the EHR of offices assigned to ensure: Documentation supports patients on services meet criteria established by their payer source such as medical necessity and homebound status and ensure documentation clearly indicates the criteria are met. Documentation supports assessing clinicians and ancillary staff providing exceptional patient care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process and/or agency standards of care, and that the level of care and services provided coincide with the patients’ level of acuity and meet their needs. Documentation supports assessing clinicians and ancillary staff is providing care within their scope of practice and submits quality documentation authenticating appropriate assessment and intervention provided to the patient. Disciplines are following the established plan of care, are compliant with re-assessments within the timelines established by Medicare, providing excellent patient care, providing quality documentation, and meeting the needs of the patient. Reviews discipline only discharges to ensure frequency and goals have been met. Supervisory visits of home health aides are scheduled and performed in person, by required discipline, within timelines in compliance with federal regulations. Continuity of care and follow-up with patient/caregiver and physician(s) as indicated, ensure orders were written as necessary to accommodate patient needs, ensure meds/calendar was updated as indicated, and ensure documentation is thorough.