LPN Intake Coordinator

Compensation: $33.00 per hour.

Schedule: M-F 830a-430p, ocassional weekend.

Benefits: Medical/Medical stipend, Dental Vision, Supplemental coverages, benefit time, 401K, Tuition reimbursement.

• Evaluates patients referred to for Hospice and Palliative Care to determine appropriateness for admission. Routinely accepts all referrals for Hospice and Palliative Care; does not refuse any patient without prior approval of administration.
• Consults with physicians, team members, patients and/or family members while establishing a coordinated referral.
• Evaluates insurance coverage and provides this information to persons involved with billing. Coordinates efforts with Social Services.
• Notifies the team of patient referrals and provides patient data including essential background information and initial medical orders. Obtains physician verbal orders where needed.
• Provides feedback to referral sources on referrals as indicated.
• Responds to telephone inquiries regarding available services and eligibility for same.
• Collects and maintains statistical data on all referred patients and submits same, as requested, to administration.
• Registers all patients in the EMR, and responsible for new admission chart generation.
• Performs ICD-10 coding and patient registration.
• Collaboratively sets QI agenda for Hospice annually; gathers/tabulates data; presents findings; makes recommendations for change. Participates in committees as assigned.
• Covers on-call on a rotational basis.
• Triages patient/family calls from patients interested in hospice and/or palliative care services
• Triage and schedule Quinlan Palliative Care patients on service and communicate to Nurse Case Manager or NP.
• Submit weekly report to Nursing Supervisor and Executive Director of Referrals, Admissions and Pending
• Adheres to employment policies as described in the employee handbook; maintains and respects confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA regulations.
• Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings.
• Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.