Home Health- Intake Nurse RN

Yale New Haven Health•Milford, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Associates or Diploma in Nursing required.
Registered Nurse with valid (or eligible) Connecticut license required.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

BSN in Nursing preferable.
Coding knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

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