Intake Coordinator Registered Nurse- PACE

Job Description

TriHealth is actively recruiting for an Intake Coordinator Registered Nurse to join the PACE of Cincinnati PACE Center located in Norwood Ohio. Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a Medicare and Medicaid program that helps people meet their health care needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility.

Job Overview

The PACE Intake Coordinator, RN, oversees the intake and enrollment process for new participants to the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). This position is responsible for educating potential participants and their caregivers on the benefits of the PACE of Cincinnati Program. The PACE Intake Coordinator, RN will work independently to set intake appointments and document incoming participants' medical needs. Gathers crucial medical and social information for new participants during the enrollment process. The PACE Intake Coordinator, RN may provide tours of the PACE center,

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. (Required)

Registered Nurse Current RN license in good standing to practice in Ohio Upon Hire Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of new PACE participant enrollment into the PACE of Cincinnati program.

Conducts PACE eligibility screenings and enrollment assistance activities to determine initial PACE enrollment eligibility. Determines Medicare and Medicaid eligibility status as appropriate. Assists potential enrollees with the Medicaid application process (as applicable).

Collects potential PACE participant enrollment information, including necessary consents and authorizations, before initiating the formal enrollment process. Responsible for assessing potential PACE participants to establish their physical, medical, social, and emotional needs at the time of enrollment.

Conducts home visits on potential participants to assess initial level of care status. Educates new potential participants and their caregivers on the PACE model. Provides professional and respectful customer service to potential participants/caregivers and to referral partners in the community.

Coordinates level of care determinations with Ohio Department of Aging staff.

Presents detailed information on new enrollments to the PACE Interdisciplinary Team prior to enrollment. Closely tracks referral data and works with PACE leadership to identify trends and opportunities.

Maintains current knowledge of and always adheres to Medicare/PACE Prohibited Marketing Practices.

Working Conditions

Bending - Rarely

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting <10 Lbs. - Occasionally

Lifting 50+ Lbs. -

Lifting <50 Lbs. -

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Reading - Consistently

Sitting - Frequently

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Rarely

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
  
  

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
  
  

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
  
  

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
  
  

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community