Intake Registered Nurse (RN)

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Inc•Rutland City, VT

2d•$35 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region is hiring an Intake Registered Nurse for an in-office home health intake nursing position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with one weekend per month and rotating Saturday and holiday coverage required. The role is responsible for timely assessment and processing of referred clients and, under the direction of the Director of Quality and Intake Services, supports effective responses to and initiation of home care and hospice referrals in accordance with regulatory, quality, industry, and agency standards. The position offers a competitive wage and up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) plan with employer match; flexible scheduling; continuing education tuition assistance; and CEU work courses.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Ability to obtain valid Vermont Registered Nurse licensure by the date of employment.
Valid state driver's license.
Ability to pass motor vehicle record, child abuse, criminal record, and adult abuse checks.
Team-oriented approach and excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Availability for one weekend per month and rotating holidays.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Home care or hospice experience.

Responsibilities

Screen, triage, and process requests for agency services, including admission criteria, disciplines, programs, home care and hospice criteria, and payment sources.
Assess referral appropriateness according to agency policies and procedures in collaboration with the primary physician and referral sources.
Use computerized referral-source and reporting programs accurately and in a timely manner.
Facilitate quality, coordinated, and timely clinical services as patients move across the continuum of care.
Oversee and assist with coordination of workflow processes as assigned.
Identify and communicate priority visit needs and potential high-risk situations to the designated supervisor to support timely and appropriate scheduling of staff and services.
Ensure pertinent data is accurate and complete, using available information and resources to promote quality care and achievement of patient goals and outcomes.
Collaborate with scheduling, billing, and quality departments to ensure home care and hospice services comply with regulatory and agency guidelines.
Ensure face-to-face (F2F) documents are complete in accordance with CMS guidelines and help obtain missing documentation or other required paperwork at referral.