RN Referral Coordinator- Full Time, Days, Atlantic Visiting Nurse, Morristown NJ

Atlantic Health System

13d

About The Position

Responsible for working closely with hospitals and other facilities to coordinate continued patient care with hospice home healthcare services after discharge. Assures quality customer service to patients, families, referral sources and co-workers. Serves as a consultant, educator, and customer service specialist to referral sources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• License for Registered Nurse.

Nice To Haves

• A completed apprenticeship or experience in a similar role.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Hospice, Palliative Care or relevant area.

Responsibilities

• Develops initial plan of care for a Hospice admission to Home Hospice, or to a General Inpatient bed.
• Coordinates with patients, families, physicians, and discharge planning personnel, by obtaining complete clinical information for the hospice admission.
• Contacts the Hospice Manager, as needed to review the appropriateness of General Inpatient Hospice.
• Communicates the levels of care for Hospice to the patients and families, and have the patient admitted to the appropriate level of care.
• Obtains an initial Hospice order from the referring physician and contact one of the Hospice Medical Directors for certification of terminal illness, for admission to General Inpatient Hospice.
• Maintains current knowledge of clinical issues, regulatory and reimbursement standards, insurance contracts and negotiated rate amounts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees