Intake Nurse LPN- Homecare KY

Department: Homecare
- Kentucky
Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager. The Home Care Intake Nurse LPN's primary job function is to receive and process referrals and coordinate Home Care admissions. Serves as liaison for Home Care services with all referral sources. Serves as resource to physicians, other referral sources and Home Care staff on reimbursement issues. Verifies reimbursement rates with payer sources and obtains prior authorizations and reauthorizations as needed.

Completes ICD coding and assists with QAPI programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing required
• HCS-D or other ICD Coding Certification preferred

• Licensed to practice as an LPN in Ohio required
• Licensed to practice as an LPN in Kentucky to be obtained after hire required

• One year nursing experience preferred
• Prior home care experience preferred
• Will be required to learn ICD-10 Coding

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

* Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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