Overview

Are you looking for a place where you can make a genuine difference in our patients’ lives?

With over 25 locations and growing, Our culture of love for our patients and employees is the top priority. Our commitment to our Core Values allows us to be the provider and employer of choice. We embrace a diverse workforce and understand that our employees are key to providing quality care and our most important resource.

Join us today and grow with us!

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients referred to the Organization; identifies insurance coverage, negotiatespayment or per diem rates; plans and coordinates referrals for home health services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Evaluates hospitalized patients referred for home care.2. Attains a completed copy of the patient’s history and physical.3. Identifies and verifies insurance coverage of home health care services.4. Obtains and documents prior authorization for home care services from insuranceproviders.5. Assists in obtaining supplemental managed care orders under the direction of the HMOIntake Manager.6. Negotiates per diem or per visit payment rates for creative bundling of home care services.7. Collaborates with the hospital's discharge planning personnel, utilization review departmentand insurance Case Managers to facilitate safe, early discharge.8. Consults with physicians, nurses, social workers, discharge planners and other disciplinesto establish a coordinated home plan of care.9. Verifies the completion of a Face to Face.10. Interviews the patient, family, and caregiver and discusses the home situation, currentneeds, and any psychosocial factors that are relevant to the plan of care.11. Completes referral information that includes intake data, essential background information,hospital course, and the plan of care.12. Maintains liaison relationship with hospital and insurance personnel, providing informationand education on Organization services, coverage issues and related areas.13. Participates in patient care conferences and in-services.

Qualifications

1.Maintain a current Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse to practicenursing in the state.2. Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.3. Maintains a current CPR certification.4. Minimum of two years of experience working in home health care, hospice, or managedcare preferred.5. Demonstrates an ability to work with other health care clinicians, development of home planof care, knowledge of third party reimbursement, and ability to negotiate payment rates.6. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.7. Demonstrate excellent observation verbal and written communication skills.8. Participation in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Program and Bridge Hospicesponsored training.

Additional Information

We are invested in our employees and their well-being. Benefits Include:

Competitive compensationFleet car program with insurance, maintenance coverage, and gas card.Dynamic, fun, team-oriented work environmentCountless growth and development opportunitiesFlexible SchedulesMedical, dental and vision insuranceCompany Paid Life insuranceMileage Reimbursement PTOPaid HolidaysPaid Sick DaysEmployee Assistance Program401KFSAAnd so much more!

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws