TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Home Health RN in Clearlake, California, 95422!
Job Title: Intake Coordinator - Clinical (Home Care)
Profession: Intake Coordinator
Specialty: Clinical (Home Care)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Hours per Shift: 8 hours
Experience: Minimum 1.5 years preferred in Home Care
License: Current Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of practice required
Certifications: CPR required
Must-Have:
- Associates/Technical Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience required
- Three years' experience in Home Care preferred
Description:
Processes home care referrals and coordinates among the clinical staff, referral source, and community liaison.
Ensures patients are properly entered into the system and scheduled for a visit.
All stakeholders are informed of patient status.
Provides clinical guidance and identifies educational opportunities.
Critically assesses patients’ conditions, progress, and ongoing needs.
Enhances case managers' knowledge of patients' home care needs.
Receives and appropriately documents new referrals in a timely manner.
Participates in coordinating care with patients and the interdisciplinary team.
Interfaces with physician offices and community liaisons to assess and process referrals and admissions for service.
Provides effective communication to patients, staff members, other healthcare professionals, and referral sources.
Provides information and assistance to community members who have questions about home and community-based needs.
Responds to patient and agency needs in a professional and creative manner.
Verifies patient insurance and explains benefit information to patients and case managers.
Answers incoming calls for intake patients and assists with overflow as necessary.
Maintains confidentiality of all information and adheres to all privacy guidelines and regulations.
Distributes referrals to appropriate clinicians that include intake data, essential background information, and plans of care.
Works independently, meets time deadlines, and manages multiple tasks.
Works closely with all referral sources to establish and maintain effective communication.
Participates in various clinical work activities, including faxing, scanning, emailing, and copying.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Commits to the safety and well-being of associates and patients.
Completion of required vaccinations is a condition of employment.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Participates in employment verification processes.