Intake RN

Intake Registered Nurse

Center for Elders' Independence (CEI) provides a Home and Community-Based Alternatives (HCBA) Waiver Program that allows Medi-Cal beneficiaries with high-level care needs to continue to live at home or in the community by identifying and ensuring they receive services that will sustain their health and safety outside of an institution. The Position: Reporting to the Director of HCBA Waiver, the Intake RN is responsible for ensuring that individuals seeking enrollment in the HCBA Waiver Program can be safely and effectively cared for in a community setting and that they meet all eligibility requirements. The Intake Nurse conducts assessments and reviews medical data to complete the required DHCS documentation to support enrollment. This role requires expert clinical skills, sound judgment, and critical thinking to evaluate collected information accurately. All nursing duties must comply with the Nurse Practice Act, CMS PACE Regulations (42 CFR §460.180), the Center for Elders' Independence Code of Conduct, and established professional education standards. The pay range for the Intake RN position at Center for Elders Independence is $45.12 to $67.68 per hour. Hourly rate based on the market for the Intake RN position, as well as experience, skills, abilities and work history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow program applicants through the intake process to enrollment.
• Through a combination of telehealth and home visitation, perform intake assessments of program applicants including completing the assessment form, creating a plan of treatment with the applicant, and visiting the residence to perform a home safety evaluation.
• Determine if the applicant meets Level of Care program requirements.
• Determine level of services needed to allow participants to live safely in their homes.
• Assess non-waiver service levels and connect clients to additional service agencies.
• Develop collaborative, productive relationships with healthcare facilities and partner agencies to achieve timely discharges that include optimal participant care and outcomes across the continuum.
• Assists with development, review and revision of departmental policies and procedures which support positive outcomes and organizational objectives.
• Offer input and comply with department standards of care and practice as well as quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrate openness to creative and innovative approaches to providing service.
• Comply with all DHCS reporting requirements.
• Completes assigned nursing training and competency validation requirements on time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Current California Nursing RN license required.
• CPR certificate required.
• 3-5 years of Case Management experience preferred; Case Manager Certification a plus.
• Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Able to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communications including demonstrated strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical/problem-solving skills in participant care environments.
• Bilingual: Spanish/English or Cantonese or Mandarin/English, preferred.

The above job description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required. CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program. All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.

Center for Elders' Independence is a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities. Unlike other healthcare plans, CEI is not a "fee-for-service" plan. It is a "capitation" healthcare plan. CEI is paid a set amount for each person enrolled in our program, whether or not that individual seeks care. We are a growing company that offers stability and continues to thrive.