Intake Registered Nurse - PACE of CNY

Loretto Management Corporation•Syracuse, NY

14h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse, Intake assists with marketing PACE CNY to the referral community, follows up on referrals, coordinates intake for prospective enrollees, and works to meet enrollment goals. The role also helps orient PACE CNY employees and contracted providers to the program and to prohibited marketing practices. The nurse meets with prospective participants and their families to explain PACE CNY’s philosophy, eligibility criteria, services, and funding; obtains consents and authorizations; coordinates with Finance to confirm payment sources; and arranges visits to the PACE Center. The nurse completes intake and nursing assessments, records information in the electronic medical record and Health Commerce System, and shares information with the interdisciplinary team to support an initial care plan. The position also supports program marketing through small in-services and informal presentations to referral sources, community groups, and employees, while following applicable DOH and CMS marketing guidelines. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no holidays or weekends. Annual salary is $80,101–$88,233.60.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Current New York State RN license and registration in good standing.
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle.
Current knowledge of best-practice nursing standards and care.
Proven patient assessment skills.
Ability to work independently and maintain a schedule.
Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Proven organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer-service and interpersonal skills.
An equivalent combination of education and experience providing proficiency in the listed areas may be substituted for the stated education and experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

BSN or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Background in marketing communications or sales.
Experience in the delivery and marketing of elder services.
Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Meet with prospective participants and their families to explain PACE CNY’s philosophy, eligibility criteria, services, and funding.
Obtain signed consents and authorizations needed to begin assessment and enrollment.
Work with the Finance Department to ensure a payment source is identified.
Coordinate a visit day to the PACE Center, often with PACE transportation.
Complete an intake based on the prospective participant’s ADL/IADL needs and enter the information into the electronic medical record.
Complete a nursing assessment to determine medical eligibility (UAS) in the Health Commerce System.
Attend scheduled Intake and Assessment meetings and provide information to the interdisciplinary team to help develop an initial care plan.
Perform other intake duties as needed.
Assist in marketing the PACE CNY program.
Provide small in-services and informal presentations to referral sources, community groups, Loretto employees, and others.
Follow DOH and CMS marketing guidelines and adhere to prohibited marketing practices.
Assist with other marketing duties as assigned.
Help orient PACE CNY employees and contracted providers to PACE CNY and prohibited marketing practices.
Follow up on referrals and coordinate intake for potential enrollees to support enrollment goals.