Registered Nurse Admissions Home Care MSHC - Catholic Health System : Job Details

Salary: 65,949.00-98,943.00 USDFacility: Administrative Regional Training CntrShift: Shift 1Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000Bargaining Unit: ACE AssociatesExempt from Overtime: Exempt: YesWork Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday RotationHours:Monday-Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm with 8:00-4:00pm and rare 7:00am-3:00pm rotation. Holidays and weekend rotation.Summary:The Registered Nurse of Home Care Admissions is an integral member of the referral team; coordinating home care services for new and existing patients. They will ensure continuity of care and fair distribution of work loads and assign and schedule the initial visit. Must be knowledgeable in professional nursing practices and principles, and competent in the provisions of nursing care.The RN will have the ability to telephonically assess patients and facilitate a comprehensive referral. The RN possesses the knowledge of Agency services, policies, and procedures, Medicare HIM11 guidelines, third party reimbursement guidelines and to demonstrate the ability to assess and recommend appropriate homecare.The RN will function as a representative of the home care agency with a good understanding of services available, federal, state, local regulations, and agency policy and procedures, including the patients' financial responsibility. Must be able to demonstrate understanding of insurance reimbursement and communicate this to the patient, families, caregivers and all providers.Responsibilities:EDUCATIONGraduate from an accredited school of nursing, college or university requiredLicensure and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York requiredBSN PreferredEXPERIENCEMinimum one (1) year relevant experience requiredCertified Home Care experience preferredAcute medical surgical experience preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITYMost possess a valid driver's license and have a car available for work useStrong written and verbal communication skillsComputer skills required, i.e., software appropriate to position, word, excelAbility to prioritizeStrong assessment skills requiredAbility to multi taskWORKING CONDITIONSWork is performed in an office settingMay be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settingsMay be exposed to high crime areas within the community, within the county serviced by the agencyMay be exposed to weather and temperature extremesREQNUMBER: 31839