Intake Nurse, Admission Services, Full Time, Day

Position Summary

To provide a consistent and professional intake process for the Agency, evaluate referrals, and collaborate with professionals to match the patient's care needs with appropriate services. Also, assures that all necessary information on the home care referral form is complete to initiate home care services.

About the Role

Responsible for managing the intake process and ensuring accurate referrals are processed efficiently. Collaborates with professionals to ensure the best possible care is provided to patients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate referrals and match patient care needs with appropriate services
• Ensure all necessary information on the home care referral form is complete
• Collaborate with professionals to provide the best possible care
• Manage intake process to ensure efficient processing of referrals

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• At least one year of experience in public health nursing required
• Prior experience in a managed care environment preferred
• Current State of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing)
• Demonstrates effective interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills
• Ability to work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure
• Ability to work cooperatively within the health-system; with patients and family members; and with multidisciplinary team members (i.e., physicians, Rehab, etc.)
• Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations
• Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to effectively problem-solve and deliver care

Qualifications

Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Experience: At least one year of experience in public health nursing required. Prior experience in a managed care environment preferred.

Skills

Computer and keyboard skills.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retail Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Pay

$99,424.00 - $124,280.00

Schedule

Day (United States of America)