Intake Registered Nurse; RN

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region of Rutland, VT is looking to hire a per diem Intake Registered Nurse (RN). We are one of the largest non‑profit home health and hospice care agencies in Vermont, delivering advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into health care.

As an Intake RN, you are responsible for the timely assessment and processing of referred clients. Under the direction of the Director of Quality and Intake Services, you ensure timely, effective response and initiation of home care and hospice referrals in compliance with regulatory, quality, industry and VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region standards. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Screen, triage, and process requests for agency services, including admission criteria, discipline and programs, utilizing and demonstrating a solid understanding of home care/hospice criteria and payment sources.
• Assess the appropriateness of each referral according to agency policies and procedures and in collaboration with the primary physician and referral sources.
• Utilize all computerized referral source programs and reporting programs timely and effectively.
• Facilitate quality, coordinated and timely clinical services as the patient moves across the continuum of care.
• Oversee and assist with coordination of workflow processes as assigned.
• Identify and communicate priority visit needs and potential high‑risk situations to the designated supervisor to facilitate timely and appropriate scheduling of professional and support staff and services.
• Ensure all pertinent data is accurate and complete, utilizing all available information and resources to promote quality care and achieve patient goals and outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with scheduling, billing and quality departments to ensure and facilitate the home care/hospice services are in compliance with all regulatory and agency guidelines.
• Ensure F2F documents are complete in accordance with CMS guidelines and assist in obtaining any missing documentation or other required paperwork at the time of referral.

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Home care/hospice experience preferred.
• Must be a team player, with excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to obtain valid Vermont State Registered Nurse licensure by date of employment required.
• Valid state driver’s license required. Must successfully pass a motor vehicle record check, child abuse, criminal record check, and adult abuse check.
• Availability for one Saturday a month and rotating holidays required.