Home Care Intake Coordinator

Overview

The VNA Health Group

A proud past. A compelling future.

A future that includes you.

 

For over 110 years, the VNA Health Group has served the needs of home health and hospice patients in our communities. In that time, we’ve grown to become an organization of 2500 dedicated employees in three states, a leader and innovator in health care, and an award-winning organization. As a VNAHG employee, you’ll not only be joining a winning organization, but one that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

 

• Our tuition reimbursement program will assist you getting that degree you’ve always dreamed of.
• Our Continuing Education programs will keep you current, with learning and certifications to help you master your profession.
• Our online learning system will provide knowledge at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere.
• Our Employee Referral programs give you the opportunity to recruit trusted colleagues and receive cash rewards for doing so.
• Our recognition programs provide that much needed “thank you” for doing a job well done.
• Our 403B and 401a retirement plans will help you plan for your future.
• Our leadership fosters a culture of support, while giving you the freedom to bring your best self to work every day.

 

If this sounds like a future you’d like to be a part of, read on!

 

We are currently looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team as a Home Care Intake Coordinator. The position would be responsible for providing assessment of patients’ home health care needs and coordination of referrals to home care and hospice. The person in this role will be stationed at one of our partner hospitals such as; Clara Maass Medical Center or one of the other major hospitals we partner with in Essex County.

Responsibilities

Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers

Coordinates referrals to home care to promote continuity of care

Provides individualized counseling to patient and family regarding available home care services

Establishes and maintains professional working relationship with hospital staff, physicians, and VNAHG staff

Provides back up coverage to assure availability of intake coordinator services

Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance

Omission of specific duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position

Qualifications

RN; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred

Valid NJ nursing license

2 years of community health nursing experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Strong client focus, assertive, decision making skills, articulate, and creative in problem solving

Strong decision making skills 

Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Fast paced health care environment with phone, scanner, email, fine motor hand movement and computer use. Use of personal automobile with valid insurance and driver’s license

 

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Home Care Intake Coordinator’s position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of experience, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

EEOC

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.