Job Summary
Accepts referrals for patients who have orders from their physician and require care and services of VNA of Care New England.
Duties And Responsibilities
Troubleshoots Intake referral issues.
Functions as intake liaison to other VNA departments and referral sources
Accepts referrals directly from hospitals and community referral sources.
Accepts all referral-related patient medical and insurance information.
Registers patients and monitors referral source activity.
Oversees insurance verification and prior initial authorization.
Serves as clinical resource for clerical intake staff.
Acts as a gatekeeper by screening patients for eligibility risk management and safety at home.
Enters original orders.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Demonstrates specialized level of knowledge and thorough understanding of the practices/procedures related to home health care equipment/supplies home care nursing practices medical insurance requirements and reimbursement practices.
Effectively plans work considering time supplies and support required from other individuals and departments.
Completes job responsibilities within required timeframe according to established schedules or workflow requirements.
Displays an ability to evaluate areas in need of improvement and provides input in order to improve current methods services programs or technology.
Reviews and assesses information before making decisions and solving problems.
Uses proper judgment and knowledge of established practices and procedures when addressing problems or issues.
Maintains quality levels and standards as they relate to providing direct and indirect patient care.
Reviews and assesses information before making decisions and solving problems.
Provides appropriate information or instructions to patients’ family/visitors.
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Diploma, AND or BSN) required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
Three (3) years of job-related experience or equivalent required. Community Health experience required.
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions;Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values
Accepts referrals for patients who have orders from their physician and require care and services of VNA of Care New England.
Duties And Responsibilities
Troubleshoots Intake referral issues.
Functions as intake liaison to other VNA departments and referral sources
Accepts referrals directly from hospitals and community referral sources.
Accepts all referral-related patient medical and insurance information.
Registers patients and monitors referral source activity.
Oversees insurance verification and prior initial authorization.
Serves as clinical resource for clerical intake staff.
Acts as a gatekeeper by screening patients for eligibility risk management and safety at home.
Enters original orders.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Demonstrates specialized level of knowledge and thorough understanding of the practices/procedures related to home health care equipment/supplies home care nursing practices medical insurance requirements and reimbursement practices.
Effectively plans work considering time supplies and support required from other individuals and departments.
Completes job responsibilities within required timeframe according to established schedules or workflow requirements.
Displays an ability to evaluate areas in need of improvement and provides input in order to improve current methods services programs or technology.
Reviews and assesses information before making decisions and solving problems.
Uses proper judgment and knowledge of established practices and procedures when addressing problems or issues.
Maintains quality levels and standards as they relate to providing direct and indirect patient care.
Reviews and assesses information before making decisions and solving problems.
Provides appropriate information or instructions to patients’ family/visitors.
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Diploma, AND or BSN) required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
Three (3) years of job-related experience or equivalent required. Community Health experience required.
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions;Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values
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