What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job, Full Time Days, 40-Hours, HomeCare Admin position at Day Kimball Healthcare?
Day Kimball Healthcare is hiring for an Intake Licensed Practical Nurse for the Homecare Admin Full Time Day Shift 40-Hours job in Putnam, CT.
Intake Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Pharmacy Plan
- Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- HSA or FSA accounts
- Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
- 401K Plan with match
- Vacation Time
- Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Education Reimbursement
- Additional Benefits
Intake Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Summary:
As the Intake Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will be responsible for screening, processing and coordinating clinical referrals and services. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining updated information about the department, community, and State programs. Collaborate with homecare billing and insurance verification assistant for insurance verification and authorization for services at various timepoints such as admission, resumption of care and throughout the homecare episode.
Intake Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Responsibilities:
- Accepts and processes written, electronic, and telephone referrals for the Homecare and Hospice program. Ensures complete collection of clinical, financial and insurance data. Monitors patient status throughout the health care continuum - completes transfers to ensure accurate hand-off of information.
- Ensures verification of MD licenses of Physicians not on staff at DKH or UMASS by phone or via internet screens maintained by each States web site.
- Responsible for coordinating the admission process for new and returning home health and hospice patients.
- Under the supervision of the clinical manager, assesses eligibility for home health or hospice services based on initial referral information, including the patient’s medical needs, insurance reimbursement, and homebound status.
- Determines if a Face-to-Face Encounter has been performed, collaborating with the patient’s provider to schedule a Face-to-Face Encounter within regulatory guidelines, preferably prior to admission to home health services.
- Collaborates with clinical managers in the triage of referrals, scheduling initial evaluations and resumptions of care accordingly.
- Advocates for timely initiation of services, within 24 to 48 hours of valid referral.
- Tracks and reports referrals that are not taken onto service to ordering providers and referral sources.
- Enters initial referral ICD-10 diagnoses in collaboration with home care ICD-10 coder to ensure covered home health and hospice diagnoses to support an accurate clinical grouping.
- Performs patient safety screens, to include search of judicial records, sex-offender registries, environmental screen, presence of weapons in the home, etc. and notifies clinical manager and assigned clinicians of any findings.
Intake Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Education and Experience Requirements:
- Current license to perform as a licensed practical nurse in the State of Connecticut required.
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s License and proof of current insurance coverage required.
- 2 years Homecare experience preferred.
Why Choose Day Kimball Health? The Care You Need. Close to Home.
For nearly 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees. We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth.
Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.
Are you ready to apply your expertise at the largest employer in Northeastern Connecticut, known for its commitment to excellence in individualized care? Join our team as a HomeCare Admin Intake Licensed Practical Nurse and experience a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and, most importantly, a career that makes a difference!
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