What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Admissions Home Care MSHC position at Catholic Health System?
Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 10a-6pm Monday-Friday w/intermittent rotation to 7a-3pm/9a-5p shift dependent on department need. Weekend and Holiday Rotation Required.
Summary:
The Registered Nurse of Home Care Admissions is an integral member of the referral team; coordinating home care services for new and existing patients. The intake RN utilizes clinical judgement to support patient care coordination, maintain referral accuracy, and ensure continuity of care and fair distribution of workloads and assign and schedule the initial visit. Must be knowledgeable in professional nursing practices and principles, and competent in the provisions of nursing care.
The RN will have the ability to telephonically assess patients and facilitate a comprehensive referral. The RN possesses knowledge of Agency services, policies, and procedures, Medicare HIM11 guidelines, third party reimbursement guidelines and to demonstrate the ability to assess and recommend appropriate homecare. This role serves as a clinical liaison between referring providers, interdisciplinary teams, and internal departments to promote timely, accurate, and efficient patient admissions.
The RN will function as a representative of the home care agency with a good understanding of services available, federal, state, local regulations, and agency policy and procedures, including the patients' financial responsibility. Must be able to demonstrate understanding of insurance reimbursement and communicate this to the patient, families, caregivers and all providers.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 10a-6pm Monday-Friday w/intermittent rotation to 7a-3pm/9a-5p shift dependent on department need. Weekend and Holiday Rotation Required.
Summary:
The Registered Nurse of Home Care Admissions is an integral member of the referral team; coordinating home care services for new and existing patients. The intake RN utilizes clinical judgement to support patient care coordination, maintain referral accuracy, and ensure continuity of care and fair distribution of workloads and assign and schedule the initial visit. Must be knowledgeable in professional nursing practices and principles, and competent in the provisions of nursing care.
The RN will have the ability to telephonically assess patients and facilitate a comprehensive referral. The RN possesses knowledge of Agency services, policies, and procedures, Medicare HIM11 guidelines, third party reimbursement guidelines and to demonstrate the ability to assess and recommend appropriate homecare. This role serves as a clinical liaison between referring providers, interdisciplinary teams, and internal departments to promote timely, accurate, and efficient patient admissions.
The RN will function as a representative of the home care agency with a good understanding of services available, federal, state, local regulations, and agency policy and procedures, including the patients' financial responsibility. Must be able to demonstrate understanding of insurance reimbursement and communicate this to the patient, families, caregivers and all providers.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION:
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, college or university required
- Licensure and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York required
- BSN Preferred
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum one (1) year relevant experience required
- Certified Home Care experience preferred
- Acute medical surgical experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
- Most possess a valid driver's license and have a car available for work use
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Computer skills required, i.e., software appropriate to position, word, excel
- Ability to prioritize
- Strong assessment skills required
- Ability to multitask
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health InsuranceSalary : $68,972 - $103,448