Registered Nurse Admissions Home Care MSHC N

Catholic Health System•Buffalo, NY

57d•$35 - $52

About The Position

The Registered Nurse of Home Care Admissions is an integral member of the referral team; coordinating home care services for new and existing patients. They will ensure continuity of care and fair distribution of work loads 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 the 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. 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.

Requirements

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
Minimum one (1) year relevant experience required
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 multi task