Job Description

Introduction:

At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day.

Summary:

Responsible for processing new referrals; determining appropriate coverage; communicating with patients and referral sources; and reviewing clinical documentation at Start of Care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Answers incoming referral calls in a timely manner and with positive communication skills

Elicits accurate, thorough information from referral sources

Responsible for determining valid Face to Face encounter on all referrals

Inputs initial information into computer to begin the admission process

Notifies appropriate clinicians for timely start of care/resumption of care

Enters physician orders for initial visits

Contacts patients by phone to inform them of start of care date

Pre-screens patients over phone for eligibility for Home Health services

Documents information on referrals not opened

Obtains and enters insurance authorizations as necessary

Tracks and provides follow up on hospitalized patients

Reports weekly census to Marketing Office

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Current Missouri or Illinois State LPN License as appropriate
• Must be CPR BLS (basic life support) certified with the American Red Cross
• Minimum of one year of Home Health or Hospice experience
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience
• Ability to provide own transportation
• Proficient in computer skills

Physical Activities and Demands:

The physical activities and demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell.

Working Environment:

The working conditions include a well-lighted and ventilated working area, appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment. There is minimal exposure to chemicals and hazardous waste. Noise level in work environment is usually quiet. Travel allows for exposure to weather conditions and potential for unsafe environments.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.

Additional Information:

Part-time, every Saturday and Sundays, Intake LPN for Home Health