Intake Registered Nurse (RN)

Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN INTAKE REGISTERED NURSE (RN) 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 inclusive of admission criteria, discipline and programs, utilizing and demonstrating solid understanding of home care /hospice criteria, and payment sources. * Assess the appropriateness of each referral according to VNAHSR 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 and ensures quality, coordinated and timely clinical services as the patient moves across the continuum of care. * Oversee and assists with coordination of work flow processes as assigned. * Identify and communicates 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 utilizes all available information and resources to promote quality care and the achievement of patient goals and outcomes. * Work collaboratively with scheduling, billing and quality departments to ensure and facilitate the home care/hospice services are in compliance will all regulatory and agency guidelines. * Ensures F2F documents are complete in accordance with CMS guidelines and assists in obtaining any missing documentation or other required paperwork as needed at the time of referral. Qualifications For a Registered Nurse (rn) * Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor's 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. Ability to successfully pass motor vehicle record check, child abuse, criminal record check and adult abuse check required. * One weekend a month and rotating holidays required. Do you enjoy helping people? Are you able to display flexibility? Can you balance multiple tasks at once while demonstrating good time management? Are you willing to take the initiative? Can you get the job done with minimal supervision? If so, you might just be perfect for this home health nursing and hospice care position! READY TO JOIN OUR HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE CARE TEAM? We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Intake Registered Nurse (RN) job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!