Scheduler, LPN

Caris Healthcare • Springfield, TN

35d

About The Position

NHC HomeCare is looking for a Scheduler, LPN to join our team! The HomeCare Scheduler facilitates patient schedules for multiple disciplines, as collaboratively directed by the Office Manager and Director of Nursing/Administrator. The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve. If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-springfield/ We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Requirements

• High school education / GED required
• Two years' experience in home care or related health care role required
• Education/experience in computers required
• License Practical Nurse with current license in agency's state preferred
• Driver's license and reliable transportation required
• Excellent customer service, phone and communication skills required

Nice To Haves

• License Practical Nurse with current license in agency's state preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates approvals for additional discipline visits for managed care patients, as directed by agency management.
• Facilitates telephone and faxed physician orders to the appropriate homecare partner and notifies patients/caregivers of order changes.
• Reviews physicians' orders with DON/RN designee, before ordered care is provided.
• Facilitates telephone and faxed laboratory results to the appropriate homecare partner and acts as a liaison as directed by agency management in reporting results to the physician timely.
• Documents communication with disciplines regarding care coordination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees