Referral/Intake Nurse-LPN - ECHN

NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION - $5K! # General Summary of Duties: Responsible for the accurate process of referral/intake services. # Supervision Received: Reports directly to the Referral Center Coordinator and Vice President of Business Development. # Supervision Exercised: None. # Typical Physical Demands:# Requires prolonged sitting, requires some standing, bending or stooping.# Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.# Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.# Requires the ability to ascend/descend stairs.# Requires the ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols.# Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. # Typical Work Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment.# Contact with Agency staff and community. # Essential Duties: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.) # 1.################ Responsible for identifying and obtaining all necessary information for referrals. a) Assess W10 and telephone calls from referral sources for appropriateness for home ############ ##### care. b) Accurately completes the OASIS intake form. c) Obtains a verbal order for SOC that includes a description of the patients condition ######################### and the services to be provided by the Agency and meets HCFA regulations. d) Assigns accurate ICD codes to diagnosis. e)# Coordinate all disciplines/services for successful initial assessment. f)# Scans referral data to appropriate departments and supervisors. # 2.################ Responsible for obtaining accurate insurance information. a) Assesses eligibility for agency programs b) Obtains prior authorization when necessary c) Maintains log of hospitalized patients############# ## d) Demonstrates knowledge of computer programs. ie. HealthWyse # 3.## ################# Promotes and maintains positive relationships with all referral sources.# Maintains a positive image of agency as first point of client contact. # 4.################ Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with peers. a) Conferences with appropriate team supervisor regarding assigned referrals b) Consults with the Referral Center Coordinator regarding referral information. # # 5.## #############Adheres to Agency Corporate Compliance Plan and HIPAA Privacy Plan as per written ################### agreement. # Ancillary Duties: # 1.################ Participates in own professional growth and development. a) Knowledge of Agency Policies and Procedures. b) Attends a minimum of 12 hours of in-services per year. c) Seeks appropriate supervision d) Participates actively in self-appraisal and the formation of a plan of self-### #### development. # 2.################ Performs other duties as assigned. # HIPAA and Privacy:# Properly direct any complaints and/or grievances as indicated per VNHSC policy.# Comply with HIPAA regulations, specifically the Privacy and Security Rules.# Protect personal health information (PHI), electronic personal health information (EPHI) and financial information by limiting the use and disclosure of health information and financial information to the minimum amount necessary with only those who must know how to get the job done.# Follow the department#s specific policies and procedures to protect health information. #Help one another to ensure confidentiality at all times.# # Knowledge, Skills and Requirements:# Knowledge of Agency policies and principles.# Capable of implementing Agency#s goals and directions.# Knowledge of communities served.# Competent in clinical health principles.# Knowledge of state and federal regulations and# accreditation standards.# Ability to work positively with staff: peers, subordinates and superiors.# Ability to function independently, within scope of responsibility.# Possess adequate transportation to carry out job requirements.# Must show proof of satisfactory automobile insurance with minimum coverage to be determined by Agency policy. # Education: Graduate of an accredited LPN school # Experience: Two (2) years# full-time clinical experience, at least one of which was in a home care agency. # Certificate/License: Possession of a current license to practice as a LPN in the State of Connecticut.# Possession of an individual malpractice insurance policy