Home Health- Intake Nurse RN

Overview: To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the direction of the Manager of Clinical Operations and Director, Home Care Services, the intake nurse receives patient referral information from physicians, acute care settings, sub acute, intermediate care, and other sources. Ensures appropriateness for home care services.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities:

• 1. Receives referrals made to Agency from all sources via EPIC Care Link, phone calls, or fax.
• 2. Interprets referrals for diagnosis clarity, specific service requests, safety.
• 3. Coordinates with nurse manager and/or therapy manager/supervisor as needed to schedule admissions.
• 4. Enters referrals into agency EMR.
• 5. Coordinates with clinical support to verify insurance information.
• 6. May be requested to prepare monthly referral activity reports for Director, Home Care Services.
• 7. Develops and maintains strong working relationships within YNHHS, as well as, with all outside referral sources.
• 8. Exhibits excellent customer service, professionalism, problem solving, resource management, teamwork and cooperation.
• 9. Attends all required staff meetings, inservices, and any other required meetings.
• 10. Completes all annual employee requirements timely.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION

Associates or Diploma in Nursing required. BSN in Nursing preferable.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of five years in nursing with at least three of those years (preferred) in home health care. Knowledge of insurances, managed care, PDGM, OASIS, and home care eligibility requirements. Coding knowledge desirable.

LICENSURE

Registered Nurse with valid (or eligible) Connecticut license required.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to effectively work with outside personnel from various healthcare settings as well as internal staff from all disciplines. Ability to learn quickly, use critical thinking skills, and multi-task. Strong computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Ability to sit for extended periods of time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.