RN - Hospice Referral Intake, Hospice & Home Health Admin (Per Diem)
Company: EvergreenHealth
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: January 25, 2023
|
|
Job Description:
Job SummaryThe Referral Intake Nurse is responsible for the
initiation, screening and triage of all Home Health and/or Hospice
referrals. This position is responsible for maintaining
relationships with referral sources and insurance companies.
Additionally, the Referral Intake Nurse is responsible for the
education of referral sources as to types of patients served and
eligibility requirements for service. This position is responsible
for oversight/ review of all referrals taken by Intake Support
Specialist (ISS).Primary Duties: 1. Receives and documents Home
Health and/or Hospice, Palliative Care referrals called or faxed to
the department from all outside sources, including hospitals,
clinics, other facilities or families.2. Assesses clinical needs of
patients interpreting and utilizing data obtained from referral
sources and medical records as available.3. Determines patient
eligibility for Home Health and/or Hospice, Palliative Care
services as measured against program criteria.4. Verifies skilled
care orders with physicians' as needed, obtains history and
physical from physician as needed.5. Obtains insurance information
from referral source and forwards information to Business Office
insurance verifier. Obtains insurance authorization for initial
visits when appropriate and required by insurerREQUIRED for the
position:---Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN) required within 5 years of
employment if applicable---Current State of Washington professional
nursing license.---Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification by
date of hire.---2 years of Home Health, Hospice or other Home Care
experience.---Must have prior marketing, sales and/or community
outreach experience.---Current Washington State Driver's license
and proof of insurability, if the position requires regular
driving.---Must have working knowledge of Medicare COP, JC
Standards---Must be familiar with Third party insurance and
Medicare HMO's.DESIRED for the position:---Master's degree in
nursingThis position is covered by a collective bargaining
agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Washington State Nurses
Association (WSNA). Union membership is optional. EvergreenHealth
is committed to providing the highest quality of care to our
patients. The literature shows that having a Bachelor's of Science
in Nursing (BSN) contributes significantly to the quality of care.
Toward that end, this position requires a BSN or a commitment to
begin a BSN program within three years and obtain a BSN within five
years of employment.For internal applicants only: This BSN
requirement does not apply to Registered Nurses hired before April
1, 2014 and does not impede the ability to transfer internally for
those working on a BSN who were hired after April 1,
2014.PI201949996
Keywords: EvergreenHealth, Kirkland , RN - Hospice Referral Intake, Hospice & Home Health Admin (Per Diem), Other , Kirkland, Washington
Click
here to apply!
|