Job Description:

Intake RN Margate, FL, USA Req #11842 Monday, April 1, 2024 Centers Plan for Healthy Living's goal is to create the ultimate healthcare experience that provides our members, their families, healthcare decision makers, and general caregivers with the guidance and plans they need for healthy living. SUMMARY: Responsible for assessing patient care needs and planning home health care services. JOB DUTIES /KNOWLEDGE + Coordinates, screens and assesses home health care needs of patients referred to Agency + Completes intake process within established time parameters + Collaborates with physicians, nurses and discharge planners to identify patient care needs and to establish the appropriate level of care for patients referred to the Agency + Establishes and completes an individualized Plan of Treatment in accordance with MD orders, patient care needs, insurance guidelines and Agency protocol, including the identification of formal/informal supports in carrying out plan + Ensures that the needed DME, medical supplies and ancillary services are ordered and documented + Contacts managed care personnel when appropriate to obtain necessary initial authorizations + Notifies referring party if patient will require alternative discharge plan + Delegates specific tasks to support staff providing clear, timely direction to ensure continuity of care + Serves as a resource to all persons contacting the agency for information + Treats all referral parties, patients, family members and hospital staff courteously and in a non-discriminatory manner + Demonstrates sound knowledge of reimbursement and billing practices for Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, charity care and other third-party payers + Demonstrates cultural sensitivity + Maintains patient confidentiality at all times + Demonstrates working knowledge of State and Federal regulations + Participates in Quality and Performance Improvement activities and in the orientation process for agency staff + Performs other related duties as required + Demonstrates a high degree of commitment to customer relations and quality service + Utilizes community resources as appropriate to meet patient care needs JOB PERFORMANCE + Demonstrates ability to perform quality and effective services. + Demonstrates ability to set and meet objectives, and to find increasingly efficient ways to perform task. + Completes work, and documentation with accuracy and within agency time frames. + Requires minimal supervision and is self-directed. + Understands the delivery of service within home care. QUALIFICATIONS + License to practice as a registered nurse in the state, BSN preferred + Effective verbal and written communication skills + Excellent problem-solving skills + Ability to organize multiple responsibilities and set priorities + Excellent skills in customer relations + Two years of home health nursing preferred Centers Plan For Healthy Living is committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of our workforce to create opportunities for our employees and our business. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and will not be denied employment. Apply Now + Margate, FL, USA