LVN Intake & Care Coordination

North San Diego•San Diego, CA

12h•$35 - $38

About The Position

Responsive recruiter Benefits: Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement Training & development Make an Impact: You can help patients live their best life possible! Our patients come to ComForCare to receive top quality care but they stay because we are family . We believe that caring for patients is a work of heart . Each patient is treated with dignity and respect , we honor who our patients are and how they want to be treated. We are always present and engaged, and we hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism, compliance, and safety to ensure the best outcomes. Our goal is to delight, inspire, and have fun! Reports directly to the Administrator and collaborates closely with the Director of Nursing. What you will be doing: Conduct patient intake and collect required clinical and demographic information; ensure accurate and timely documentation in the EMR Coordinate and schedule home health visits based on established plans of care and clinician availability. Serve as a friendly point of contact for patients, families, referral sources, and clinicians Verify insurance eligibility and authorizations in collaboration with billing and administrative teams Support nursing staff with care coordination and documentation tasks Communicate with physicians regarding verbal orders, clarifications, and plan of care updates per agency protocol. Track Start of Care (SOC), Recertifications, and Discharges and follow up on missing documentation or physician orders. Maintain clear communication between clients, families, case workers, and healthcare providers Assist with patient education and smooth transitions into home health services Monitor patient records and ensure compliance with agency policies, Medicare, and HIPAA guidelines Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and care coordination discussions Provide high-quality, compassionate support to patients, families, and staff Perform all duties within the scope of an LVN license in accordance with California regulations and agency policies, under appropriate supervision. Why Join Us: Paid Time Off (based on eligibility) Cash Bonuses & Recognition Paid Training Paid travel time Continuing Education Reimbursement Flexible hours Career Growth Opportunities Health insurance (based on eligibility) California retirement plan (CalSavers) What we are looking for: Requirements Active California LVN license required. Minimum of 1 year of home health experience (Medicare-certified agency preferred). Strong knowledge of OASIS, 485s, Plan of Care, and CMS compliance guidelines. Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and scheduling software. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Compassionate, detail-oriented, and able to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced home health environment. Preferred Prior intake/referral experience in home health or hospice strongly preferred. Additional Requirements Valid California driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation. Compensation: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour Live your best life possible while helping others live theirs. Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. For that reason, we put our CaregiversFirst each and every day. At ComForCare, it is our CaregiverFirst promise, that our caregivers will be: Treated with respect and dignity. Provided exceptional training on a regular and ongoing basis. Are never alone in the field - support is always available. Thoughtfully matched with clients that they are compatible with. Join our team and be a part of a certified Great Place To Work®! Thousands of ComForCare employees were surveyed and the response was overwhelmingly positive, with 90% agreeing that ComForCare is in fact a Great Place To Work®. By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee. Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.

Requirements

Active California LVN license required.
Minimum of 1 year of home health experience (Medicare-certified agency preferred).
Strong knowledge of OASIS, 485s, Plan of Care, and CMS compliance guidelines.
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and scheduling software.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Compassionate, detail-oriented, and able to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced home health environment.
Valid California driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Prior intake/referral experience in home health or hospice strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient intake and collect required clinical and demographic information; ensure accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
Coordinate and schedule home health visits based on established plans of care and clinician availability.
Serve as a friendly point of contact for patients, families, referral sources, and clinicians
Verify insurance eligibility and authorizations in collaboration with billing and administrative teams
Support nursing staff with care coordination and documentation tasks
Communicate with physicians regarding verbal orders, clarifications, and plan of care updates per agency protocol.
Track Start of Care (SOC), Recertifications, and Discharges and follow up on missing documentation or physician orders.
Maintain clear communication between clients, families, case workers, and healthcare providers
Assist with patient education and smooth transitions into home health services
Monitor patient records and ensure compliance with agency policies, Medicare, and HIPAA guidelines
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and care coordination discussions
Provide high-quality, compassionate support to patients, families, and staff
Perform all duties within the scope of an LVN license in accordance with California regulations and agency policies, under appropriate supervision.