Intake Coordinator Registered Nurse – PACE of Cincinnati

TriHealth•Norwood, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

TriHealth is recruiting an Intake Coordinator Registered Nurse for the PACE of Cincinnati PACE Center in Norwood, Ohio. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) helps people meet their health care needs in the community rather than in a nursing home or other care facility. The role oversees intake and enrollment for new PACE participants, educates potential participants and caregivers about the program, and gathers medical and social information during enrollment. The coordinator works independently to arrange intake appointments and document participants’ medical needs, and may provide tours of the PACE center. The position is based at 4850 Smith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45212, and requires driving around the Greater Cincinnati area. The schedule is 80 hours bi-weekly. TriHealth offers career growth opportunities, competitive pay based on years of experience, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing; graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current Ohio RN license in good standing upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Ability to drive around the Greater Cincinnati area.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of new participant enrollment into the PACE of Cincinnati program.
Conduct PACE eligibility screenings and enrollment assistance to determine initial eligibility.
Determine Medicare and Medicaid eligibility status as appropriate and assist potential enrollees with Medicaid applications when applicable.
Collect enrollment information, including required consents and authorizations, before starting the formal enrollment process.
Assess potential participants’ physical, medical, social, and emotional needs at enrollment.
Conduct home visits to assess potential participants’ initial level-of-care status.
Educate potential participants and caregivers about the PACE model.
Provide professional and respectful customer service to potential participants, caregivers, and community referral partners.
Coordinate level-of-care determinations with Ohio Department of Aging staff.
Present detailed information on new enrollments to the PACE Interdisciplinary Team before enrollment.
Track referral data and work with PACE leadership to identify trends and opportunities.
Maintain knowledge of and adhere to Medicare/PACE Prohibited Marketing Practices.
Demonstrate TriHealth’s SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors.