RN Intake Coordinator -CMH Home Care Admin

$7,500 Sign on Bonus Available!!!

$2,500 Relocation Bonus (greater than 50 miles)

(external candidates only)

Assists patients and their representatives in understanding the skilled Home Health services available to eligible patients and setting up the evaluation for service visits. Will collect, evaluate and submit information into the electronic medical record to facilitate the smooth and timely transition of services from the inpatient service line to the Home Health service line. Will arrange with all needed disciplines in starting Home Health services.

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Work Experience: None

Education: Nursing Diploma

• Coordinates the transfer of care from the inpatient service line to the Home Health service line.
• Develops and maintain key referral sources at hospital campuses to their fullest potential.
• Promotes home health services to hospital discharge sources on a daily basis.
• Meets with patients and their representatives to explain Home Health services.
• Attends and participates in hospital case management meetings and rounds.

• Efficiently completes the gathering of intake information entries into the electronic medical Home Health record.
• Ensures collection and submission of accurate patient information to facilitate smooth timely transfer of care.
• Performs screening for appropriateness of referrals and makes independent decisions on acceptance of referrals; taking into consideration the patient's physical condition, safety concerns, payer source requirements, geographical services area, physician's certification of home care needs

• Educates patients and/or patient representatives on the services and requirements needed for admission to home care.
• Gives professional presentations
• Informs members of the health care team about admissions and transitions patients onto services.
• Provide formal and informal education to key sources as required.
• Coordinates care and discharge planning with hospital staff to maximize facility efficiency for discharges.
• Attends and participates in Home Health weekly case conferences & monthly POD meetings.

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Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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