RN - Referral Intake Nurse (Per Diem)

Description

Wage Range: $48.21 - $87.11 per hour

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 insurer

• 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 Standard
• Must be familiar with Third party insurance and Medicare HMO’s.

•  Master's degree in nursing