Clinical Intake Coordinator-LVN- Hospice-Remote

Bridge Home Health and Hospice; San Diego (CA); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading home health care provider seeks a Clinical Intake Coordinator-LVN for a remote position. The role involves evaluating patients, coordinating home health services, and negotiating payment rates. Join a supportive team dedicated to quality patient care and employee growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Fleet car program

Flexible schedules

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K, FSA, and more

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in home health care, hospice, or managed care preferred.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates hospitalized patients referred for home care.
• Negotiates per diem or per visit payment rates.
• Collaborates with hospital discharge planning personnel.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Observation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license

Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program

Job description

Clinical Intake Coordinator-LVN- Hospice-Remote

Pay: Competitive

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 5593

Overview

Are you looking for a place where you can make a genuine difference in our patients’ lives?

With over 20 locations and growing, our culture of love for our patients and employees is the top priority. Our commitment to our Core Values allows us to be the provider and employer of choice. We embrace a diverse workforce and understand that our employees are key to providing quality care and our most important resource.

Join us today and grow with us!

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients referred to the Organization; identifies insurance coverage, negotiates payment or per diem rates; plans and coordinates referrals for home health services.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Evaluates hospitalized patients referred for home care.
2. Attains a completed copy of the patient’s history and physical.
3. Identifies and verifies insurance coverage of home health care services.
4. Obtains and documents prior authorization for home care services from insurance providers.
5. Assists in obtaining supplemental managed care orders under the direction of the HMO Intake Manager.
6. Negotiates per diem or per visit payment rates for creative bundling of home care services.
7. Collaborates with hospital discharge planning personnel, utilization review department, and insurance Case Managers to facilitate safe, early discharge.
8. Consults with physicians, nurses, social workers, discharge planners, and other disciplines to establish a coordinated home plan of care.
9. Verifies the completion of a Face to Face visit.
10. Interviews the patient, family, and caregiver to discuss the home situation, current needs, and psychosocial factors relevant to the plan of care.
11. Completes referral information, including intake data, background information, hospital course, and plan of care.
12. Maintains liaison with hospital and insurance personnel, providing information and education on organization services and coverage issues.
13. Participates in patient care conferences and in-services.

Qualifications

• Maintain a current Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license to practice nursing in the state.
• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Maintain a current CPR certification.
• Minimum of two years of experience in home health care, hospice, or managed care preferred.
• Ability to work with other healthcare clinicians, develop home plans of care, understand third-party reimbursement, and negotiate payment rates.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Participation in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Program and Bridge Hospice-sponsored training.

Additional Information

We are invested in our employees and their well-being. Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation: $39.90-44.71/hr
• Fleet car program with insurance, maintenance coverage, and gas card
• Dynamic, fun, team-oriented work environment
• Countless growth and development opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K, FSA, and more

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military service, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws.