RN Intake Coordinator - Home Health (Peoria Region)

Overview

Assists patients and their representatives in understanding the skilled Home Health services available to eligible patients and setting up the evaluation for service visits. Will collect, evaluate and submit information into the electronic medical record to facilitate the smooth and timely transition of services from the inpatient service line to the Home Health service line. Will arrange with all needed disciplines in starting Home Health services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the transfer of care from the inpatient service line to the Home Health service line.
• Develops and maintain key referral sources at hospital campuses to their fullest potential.
• Promotes home health services to hospital discharge sources on a daily basis.
• Meets with patients and their representatives to explain Home Health services.
• Attends and participates in hospital case management meetings and rounds.

• Efficiently completes the gathering of intake information entries into the electronic medical Home Health record.
• Ensures collection and submission of accurate patient information to facilitate smooth timely transfer of care.
• Performs screening for appropriateness of referrals and makes independent decisions on acceptance of referrals; taking into consideration the patient's physical condition, safety concerns, payer source requirements, geographical services area, physician's certification of home care needs
• Educates patients and/or patient representatives on the services and requirements needed for admission to home care.
• Gives professional presentations
• Informs members of the health care team about admissions and transitions patients onto services.
• Provide formal and informal education to key sources as required.
• Coordinates care and discharge planning with hospital staff to maximize facility efficiency for discharges.
• Attends and participates in Home Health weekly case conferences & monthly POD meetings.

Qualifications

Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: College Diploma Nursing , Work Experience:1yr of nursing experience

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Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $33.62per hour - $57.83per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

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