Home Health Intake Nurse — Care Coordination & Compliance

Advocate Health; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for home health intake to ensure referrals meet admission criteria and comply with regulatory standards. The role emphasizes collaboration with referral sources and care teams to transition patients to the appropriate next level of care.

The position requires nursing licensure in the applicable state and typically 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with Home Care/Intake experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires RN licensure in state of practice.
• Typically requires 2 years of clinical nursing experience; Home Care/Intake preferred.
• ADN with BSN preferred per job description.

Responsibilities

• Screen and accurately complete referrals to ensure admission criteria are met.
• Promote collaboration with referral sources and home care for smooth transitions.
• Attend training and adapt to changing responsibilities and business needs.
• Explain CMS and agency criteria to referral sources and patients.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

ADN

BSN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for home health intake to ensure referrals meet admission criteria and comply with regulatory standards. The role emphasizes collaboration with referral sources and care teams to transition patients to the appropriate next level of care.

The position requires nursing licensure in the applicable state and typically 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with Home Care/Intake experience preferred.