Staff Nurse - RN - Home Care Admissions evaluates patients referred to home care services and determines the types of services to be provided. Interviews the patient and family to determine appropriateness for services. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Home Care Admissions obtains initial and ongoing referral documentation from physicians, insurers, and providers. Coordinates the development of patient home care plans that specify the frequency and duration of the services provided. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Home Care Admissions initiates care with service providers. Completes admission, referral, and insurance forms. Utilizes health record management software. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent. Requires an RN license. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Staff Nurse - RN - Home Care Admissions's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
RN-Home Care Admissions Nurse
Full Time
The Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation, located in New Hyde Park, NY, is seeking an RN-Home Care Admissions Nurse knowledgeable in admissions assessments, to join our team and play a key role at Parker's Certified Home Health Agency.
Parker Jewish Institute Hospice and Home Health Care offers the finest in home health and hospice services from an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals. Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation is a faith-based, not-for-profit adult health care system comprised of multiple health services servicing the Metropolitan New York Area, including Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Manhattan and Westchester.
Position Overview:
In this position, The Admissions RN is responsible for ensuring that Parker's programs and services are effectively represented to patients, families, and others who have an interest in home care through pre-assessments, information sharing and/or admissions in a patient's home. The Admissions RN works closely with the intake team, referring physician and other referral sources to promote the CHHA philosophy of care. Assessments may take place in private homes, hospitals or nursing facilities.
Some of the key requirements:
This position is a key clinical role within the organization, with the ability to make an impact and offers a significant personal and professional opportunity to join a world-renowned health care organization. Parker provides a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits to include medical insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), generous paid time off, free parking and more.