LPN Intake Coordinator

Nhccare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tallahassee is seeking a dedicated LPN Intake Coordinator to facilitate patient scheduling and coordinate care for home care services. This role requires a high school education, two years of related experience, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include coordinating approvals for services and ensuring timely communication between physicians and homecare partners. A valid driver’s license and a current Practical Nurse license are preferred. Join a team committed to quality care and community well-being.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in home care or related health care role.
• Experience with computers.
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates approvals for additional discipline visits for managed care patients.
• Facilitates communication between physicians and homecare partner.
• Documents communication with disciplines regarding care coordination.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school education / GED

License as a Practical Nurse

Job description

Intake Coordinator, LPN - NHC HomeCare Tallahassee

NHC HomeCare is looking for a LPN Intake Coordinator to join our team! The HomeCare Intake Coordinator facilitates patient schedules for multiple disciplines, as collaboratively directed by the Office Manager and Director of Nursing/Administrator.

Qualifications

• High school education / GED required
• Two years’ experience in home care or related health care role required
• Education/experience in computers required
• License Practical Nurse with current license in agency’s state preferred
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Excellent customer service, phone and communication skills required

LPN Intake Coordinator

• Coordinates approvals for additional discipline visits for managed care patients, as directed by agency management.
• Facilitates telephone and faxed physician orders to the appropriate homecare partner and notifies patients/caregivers of order changes. Reviews physicians’ orders with DON/RN designee, before ordered care is provided.
• Facilitates telephone and faxed laboratory results to the appropriate homecare partner and acts as a liaison as directed by agency management in reporting results to the physician timely.
• Documents communication with disciplines regarding care coordination.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well‑being of the communities we serve.

We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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