InTake Nurse LPN/RN

Duties of Position

Aids in coordinating client services under the direction of the Director of Nursing.

Position Responsibilities

• Identifies and evaluates client needs and appropriateness of personal care services.
• Upon receiving the referral for services, makes an initial phone call immediately. If unable to call immediately, calls before the end of the same working day.
• Completes intake forms upon client admission.
• Notifies Office Manager and Scheduling Team of intake completion (intake should be completed within 48 hours of receiving referral. Admission paperwork should be completed within 24 hours of intake).
• Communicates routinely with Office Manager and Scheduling Team regarding client needs and/or requests.
• Completes intakes on Medicaid and/or PASSE clients discharged from hospital or facility within 48 hours of client returning home. Ensures all appropriate supporting documentation for re-assessment is completed and placed in client's chart.
• Schedules supervisory home visits as follows: Medicaid/PASSE - annually; AR Choices - every 6 months, rotating with aide present and not present; VA - monthly or as specified by authorization. Completes all PA paperwork as advised by Office Manager/DON. Enters PA request to appropriate portal based on payer source and updates Office Manager when request is entered.
• Develops the Care Plan after completing the initial assessment of the client and consulting the client and/or responsible party. Documents and reports changes in client status to Office Manager immediately. Reviews and updates Care Plans per policy.
• Participates in community-related functions per request of the Office Manager and/or marketing staff if schedule allows. Assists with PCA courses per request of DON.
• The intake nurse must attend and participate in the weekly staff meeting.
• Performs other duties as requested by Office Manager, DON, and/or Director.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as an LPN or RN with the State of Arkansas in good standing.
• Has clear criminal background screening.
• Experience in a Home Care Setting preferred.
• Must be computer literate and capable of maintaining simple records.

Job Conditions

• Requires in-office work from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Primarily a desk job involving sitting, standing, stooping, and walking, as well as, significant telephone communication.
• Essentially involves minimal lifting of office records and printouts.
• The ability to read 12-point and larger type is required.
• Must be able to hear adequately on the telephone with no more than an amplifier and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing in English.
• Requires travel to and from client homes as well as possible travel to in-service training.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

• The job requires the ability to utilize a PC, calculator, multi-line telephone, and other related office equipment.