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RN Intake Coordinator - Home Health (Peoria Region)

Carle Health

Peoria, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$33.62–$57.83 Per Hour
SKILLS
Case Management, Discharge Plans, Electronic Medical Records, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Home Care, Homeland Security, Hospital, Hospital Administration, Medical Record System, Medical Records, Medicine, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Patient Admissions, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Social Security Administration, Time Management
LOCATION
Peoria, IL
POSTED
5 days ago
Overview

Assists patients and their representatives in understanding the skilled Home Health services available to eligible patients and setting up the evaluation for service visits. Will collect, evaluate and submit information into the electronic medical record to facilitate the smooth and timely transition of services from the inpatient service line to the Home Health service line. Will arrange with all needed disciplines in starting Home Health services.
Qualifications

Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: College Diploma Nursing , Work Experience:1yr of nursing experience

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates the transfer of care from the inpatient service line to the Home Health service line.
  • Develops and maintain key referral sources at hospital campuses to their fullest potential.
  • Promotes home health services to hospital discharge sources on a daily basis.
  • Meets with patients and their representatives to explain Home Health services.
  • Attends and participates in hospital case management meetings and rounds.
  • Efficiently completes the gathering of intake information entries into the electronic medical Home Health record.
  • Ensures collection and submission of accurate patient information to facilitate smooth timely transfer of care.
  • Performs screening for appropriateness of referrals and makes independent decisions on acceptance of referrals; taking into consideration the patient’s physical condition, safety concerns, payer source requirements, geographical services area, physician’s certification of home care needs
  • Educates patients and/or patient representatives on the services and requirements needed for admission to home care.
  • Gives professional presentations
  • Informs members of the health care team about admissions and transitions patients onto services.
  • Provide formal and informal education to key sources as required.
  • Coordinates care and discharge planning with hospital staff to maximize facility efficiency for discharges.
  • Attends and participates in Home Health weekly case conferences & monthly POD meetings.


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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $33.62per hour - $57.83per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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