Home Care Community Liaison

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

Requisition ID: 38910

Salary Range: 32.64 - 65.01 HOURLY

Work Shift: 830a-5p

FT/PT/PD: FULL-TIME

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Intake RN Coordinator

Reports To : Director Patient Care Services

Department : HQ Home Care

FLSA Status: Exempt

Purpose : The Intake Coordinator collects, reviewsand confirmpatient referral information and helps to determine initialeligibilityforadmission to HQ Home Care programper agency, regulations,and accrediting body standards. Builds and maintains a positive relationship with customers and provides general intake support. Promotes and fosters ongoing collaborative communication withinternal/external referrers to establish coordinated home care services. Works under general supervision.

Essential Responsibilities :

1. Primary responsibility for reviewing patient referral information to determine initial appropriateness for schedulingof admission to the home care program per agency/regulatory standards.

2. Establishes a prompt positive customer service oriented communication pattern with all referral sources and continuously focuses on meeting the needs of the referral sourceto facilitate patient care transition.

3. Obtains patient insurance and payment information from various sources, and submits for home care authorization.

4. Distributes referral information to intaketeamand/or supervisory staff on a timely basis to ensure caseassignment and continuity of care.

5. Provides home care assessments screening and evaluating to determine appropriate home care services for the patients identified by hospitals and community.

6. Determines customer needs and provides accurate and responsive intake to ensure customer satisfaction and best practice outcomes.

7. Continuously educates all internal and external customers on the full range of home services that can be provided by HQHC.

8. Provides appropriate handoff of information to team members at huddle to support a safe and effective transition of care to home.

9. Participates as weekend on/call on a rotational basis and in an effective manner.

10. Responsible for the Key PerformanceMetricsestablished by their manager.

11. Participates in documentation reviewfor compliance and Performance Improvement activities.

12. Develops an in-depth knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Private insurances, HMOs and other contractual payors as well as confirm insurance coverage for payment.

13. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect,Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).

14. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

15. Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements :

1. Minimum of three (3) years of RN experience. Requires at leastone year of experience in home

care.

2. Knowledgeable of Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance, and Charity Care guidelines for home care.

3. Ability to adapt to change and work in a team based environment required.

4. Effective oral/written/verbal communication and customer service skills.

5. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.

6. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Proficient computers skillsincluding Microsoft Word and Excel

• Proficient EMR skills

• NYS Driver’s License

• Proof of car insurance

License , Registration, or Certification Requirement s:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

• License and current registration to practice as a RegisteredNurse in New York State required.

• CPR Certification preferred.

Environmental Factors :

Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.Potential environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:

Worksindoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

Physical & Mental Requirements:

Requirement

Percent of Time Activity Required

Physical Strength and Endurance

None

1% –

33%

34% - 66%

67% - 10 0%

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Manual dexterity – using hands, fingers, or feet

X

Reach/Grasp at, above, below shoulder level

X

Visual acuity adequate to read information from printed sources and computer screens

X

Spe aking / H ear ing – Communicate clearly in person / over the phone / respond to questions

X

Ability to manage stress related to multiple priorities

X

Bending/Crouching/Reaching/Stooping

X

Lifting/Lowering/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying

0 - 10 lbs .

X

11 - 25 lbs.

X

26 - 50 lbs.

X

51 lbs. or greater

X

Equipment Usage

None

1% –

33%

34% - 66%

67% - 100%

Computer - Requires manual dexterity to operate keyboard

X

Power Equipment - Requires hand/ eye coord ina tion

X

Clinical Equipment – visual acuity & manual dexterity

X

Mental Requirements

Yes

No

Ability to perform duties that require flexibility and interpersonal skill s in addition to sound judgment

X

Effectively verbalize instruction s / impor tan t information in a pleasant manner

X

Ability to read / record data quickly and accurately and prepare forms/documents

X

Ability to prioritize appropriately

X

Ability to work and cooperate with managers, patients, family members, and emplo yees at a ll levels to exchange ideas and facilitate the tasks at hand

X

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced environment

X

Ability to work in an environment with constant interruptions

X

Complex mental calculations

X

Phys ical & Me nta l Requirements may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

X

I have read the above job description and fully understand the conditions set forth therein, and if employed as anIntakeNurse, I will perform these duties to the bestof my knowledge and ability.

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Name Date

Developed8/24/181

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We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.