Intake Coordinator Registered Nurse, 40 hours, Days, Homecare, Thompson, CT

In Take Coordinator RN

Day Kimball Health is seeking an In Take Coordinator RN to join our Homecare department in Thompson, Connecticut! If you're looking for a rewarding healthcare career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Summary:

The Intake Coordinator is responsible for screening, processing, coordinating all clinical referrals and services. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining updated information about the department, community and State programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordinating the admission process for new and returning home health and hospice patients.
• Determines eligibility for home health or hospice services based on initial referral information to include the patient's medical needs, insurance reimbursement, and homebound status.
• Determines the most appropriate clinical team for the patient to receive evaluation and care services from based on clinical presentation, caregiver status, equipment needs, and available agency resources.
• Monitors patient status throughout the health care continuum, assisting with the patient's transitional care needs as necessary. Completes transfer OASIS as needed, communicating with inpatient facilities and care managers to ensure safe transitions of care.
• Determines if a Face-to-Face Encounter has been performed, collaborating with the patient's provider to schedule a Face-to-Face Encounter within regulatory guidelines.
• Triages referrals and schedules them in collaboration with clinical managers.
• Ensures verification of MD licenses of Physicians not on staff at DKH by phone or via internet screens maintained by each State's web site.
• Appropriately delegates processing of referral information to the Intake Assistant and Clinical Liaison to ensure patients are admitted to DKHC services timely.
• Tracks and reports referrals that are not taken onto service to ordering providers and referral sources.
• Determines initial referral ICD-10 diagnoses in collaboration with home care ICD-10 coder to ensure covered home health and hospice diagnoses to support an accurate HHRG and RAP submission.

In Take Coordinator RN Education And Experience Requirements:

• Current license to perform as a registered nurse in the State of Connecticut required.
• Valid Connecticut Driver's License and proof of current insurance coverage required.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required.

Experience:

• Two years of recent home health and/or case management experience as a registered nurse.
• Previous experience in acute care or critical care experience as a registered nurse or an equivalent level of experience.

In Take Coordinator RN Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent working knowledge of state and federal home health and hospice regulations.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to quickly learn various software and internet-based applications.
• Ability to drive an automobile year round in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, assess priorities, record information accurately.
• Demonstrates sincere concern in caring for patients who are ill or handicapped and willing to be accountable for maintaining Day Kimball Hospital standards on confidentiality.
• Ability to assist with heavy lifting and capable of working under pressure. Ability to use arms, eyes, hands and fingers with skill.
• Ability to communicate with and relate to referral sources, providers, patients and their families with patience and tact.
• Maintains an awareness of patient's age and developmental level when identifying how best to conduct patient care.
• Coordinating: Determines time, place and sequence of operations or actions to be taken on the basis of analysis of data; executing determination or and/or reporting on events.
• Analyzing: Examines and evaluates data. Presenting alternative actions in relation to the evaluation is frequently involved.
• Instructing: Teaching subject matter to others, or training others through explanation, demonstration and supervised practice; or making recommendations on the basis of technical disciplines.
• Serving: Attending to the needs, requests, or the expressed or implicit wishes of people.
• Compiling: Gathering, collating, or classifying information about data, people or things. Reporting and/or carrying out a prescribed action in relation to information is frequently involved.
• Things Manipulating: Using body members, tools or special devices to work, move, guide, or place objects or materials. Involves some latitude for judgment with regard to precision attained and selecting appropriate tool, object, or material.
• Must be proficient in Reasoning, Math, Reading, Writing, and Speaking: Speak with poise, voice control and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.

Why Choose Day Kimball Health?

The Care You Need. Close to Home. For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted, nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut.

What began as a small infirmary has grown into the region's leading integrated healthcare system - recognized for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Today, our team of over 1,100 dedicated employees - including more than 300 skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists - proudly deliver a full continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to homecare and hospice, meeting the evolving needs of our patients at every stage of life. What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission. At Day Kimball Health, we cultivate a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Every voice is valued. Every contribution matters. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking your next opportunity, a career at Day Kimball Health offers more than a job - it's a chance to build lasting relationships, give back to your community, and create impact beyond your shift. Come grow with a team that calls this community home. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be part of an organization that values both personal and professional development.

Make a real impact on your career, your team, and your community. Apply today.

Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.