Intake Rn

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as the initial clinical point of contact with potential participants and representatives (if applicable) to create an initial assessment and/or safety screening
• Conducts referral assessments in the home and documents observations in the assessment such as condition of home, both inside and outside
• Works directly with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), participant, and his or her representative to communicate goals and present an accurate initial picture that leads to an appropriate plan of care
• Communicates to the family or care giver and provides appropriate patient education on services and types of care provided 
• Provides patient education related to medications, inhalers/nebulizer treatments, and point of care testing such as blood sugar and INR
• Observes, records, and reports participants condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to medical providers, using SBAR format
• Documents assessments, care, and care coordination in the EHR
• Completes regulatory assessments of participants (initial, annual, and semi-annual), as well as hospital, ED, and fall follow up assessments
• Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary (IDT) team meetings as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

ORGANIZATIONAL (CORE RATING FACTORS):

• Demonstrates support of the Companys Mission, Vision and Core Values
• Provides Exceptional Customer Service
• Ensures discretion with confidential information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
• Supports a collaborative work environment including courteous, helpful and professional behavior
• Embraces Organizational Excellence through practicing individual time management, efficiency and effectiveness and participating in continuous improvement efforts
• Adheres to and supports all Company policies and procedures
• Supports and practices safe work habits in accordance with policies and procedures
• Brings ideas, problems and concerns forward and participates in resolution and implementation
• Participates in and completes regulatory compliance trainings within the prescribed deadlines
• Attends required meetings
• Maintains skills and knowledge required including written and verbal communication, best practices for industry standards, and computer competency

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• RN license in good standing with the state of Colorado Required
• 1 year minimum experience utilizing nursing skills and/or performing assessments
• Reliable transportation required
• CRRN and/or Rehab background highly preferred
• Experience working on an intake team highly desired
• Knowledge of Long Term Medicaid services desirable