Intake RN; Per Diem

Job Summary:

Accepts referrals for patients who have orders from their physician and require care and services of VNA of Care New England.

• Troubleshoots Intake referral issues.
• Functions as intake liaison to other VNA departments and referral sources.
• Accepts referrals directly from hospitals and community referral sources.
• Accepts all referral-related patient medical and insurance information.
• Registers patients and monitors referral source activity.
• Oversees insurance verification and prior initial authorization.
• Serves as clinical resource for clerical intake staff.
• Acts as a gatekeeper by screening patients for eligibility risk management and safety at home.
• Enters original orders.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates specialized level of knowledge and thorough understanding of the practices/procedures related to home health care equipment/supplies home care nursing practices medical insurance requirements and reimbursement practices.
• Effectively plans work considering time supplies and support required from other individuals and departments.
• Completes job responsibilities within required timeframe according to established schedules or workflow requirements.
• Displays an ability to evaluate areas in need of improvement and provides input in order to improve current methods services programs or technology.
• Reviews and assesses information before making decisions and solving problems.
• Uses proper judgment and knowledge of established practices and procedures when addressing problems or issues.
• Maintains quality levels and standards as they relate to providing direct and indirect patient care.
• Provides appropriate information or instructions to patients’ family/visitors.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, diploma and/or BSN required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Three (3) years of job-related experience or equivalent required. Community Health experience required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.