Admissions Coordinator - Home Health

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health is seeking an experienced nurse to facilitate the referral/intake process for potential patients, verify benefits, gather medical information, orders, and face-to-face documentation.

The role involves coordinating care with patients and families, attending physicians, and referral sources to ensure a smooth transition into agency home health services. RN or LVN with CPR and Texas driver's license is required; home health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing required.
• 1 year of RN/LPN experience; home health preferred.
• RN or LVN license required; CPR and Texas driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the referral/intake process for potential patients/clients.
• Verify benefits and gather medical information, orders, and face-to-face documentation.
• Coordinate care with patient, family, attending physician, and referral source for a smooth transition into agency care.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient-family communication

Policies & procedures

Home health regulations

Clinical documentation

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Care coordination

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

To facilitate the referral/intake process for potential patients/clients, including receiving referrals; ensuring benefits are verified; gathering necessary medical information, orders, and face to face documentation ; and coordinating care with the patient/client, their family, attending physician, and the referral source for a smooth transition into agency care.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Associate degree in Nursing

Minimum Work Experience

• 1 year of experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse; home health experience preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse
• CPR
• Current Texas Driver’s License

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Ability to carry out obligations and duties of position Understand the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual concerns/problems of home health patients and families
• Knowledgeable of applicable policies and procedures
• Knowledgeable of Home Health Federal/State/and Joint Commission regulations
• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice
• Proven written and editing skills
• Strong computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Designated Driver

• Yes

OSHA Category

• 1 - High Risk