Intake Nurse

Job Summary:

The Intake Nurse - RN is responsible for assessing potential new members for eligibility for the program and for explaining the program to them and their families. Responsible for knowing required outreach activities within the community and the assessment of eligibility and safety of potential members. Collaborates with other members of the Intake/Outreach team and the clinical team to assure the appropriate provision of services to new members. Communicates with potential members, family, referral sources and physicians to assure a seamless transition to managed long term care.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts outreach in the community as needed
• Performs the initial assessment using the UAS (Uniform Assessment System) tool.
• Evaluates potential members for eligibility and safety.
• Determines the care needs of the potential member and formulates the initial plan of care.
• Communicates with the clinical team to ensure seamless delivery of service.
• Completes all enrollment documentation is a timely manner.
• Serves as a community resource for intake issues.
• Demonstrates the ability to integrate age specific requirements with individual developmental, mental, social and cultural needs when performing procedures for geriatric members.
• Perform any other job related duties as requested.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• One (1) year experience working in an acute care setting required
• Home care and MLTC-intake experience preferred

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
• Ability to speak effectively before groups or customers or employees of organization
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize the equipment necessary to perform their job duties
• Convey a positive attitude by being friendly, kind and interested in helping others
• Create a home-like, healing environment by being courteous and respectful to all
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations

Licensure and Certification:

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of New York required
• Must have valid driver's license, vehicle and verifiable insurance. Employment in this position is conditional pending successful clearance of a driver’s license record check. If the driver’s license record results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if employee has started employment in position, employment in this position will be terminated
• To help protect our employees, members, and the communities we serve from acquiring communicable diseases, Influenza vaccination is a requirement of this position. CareSource requires annual proof of Influenza vaccination for designated positions during Influenza season (October 1 – March 31) as a condition of continued employment. Employees hired during Influenza season will have thirty (30) days from their hire date to complete the required vaccination and have record of immunization verified.
• CareSource adheres to all federal, state, and local regulations. CareSource provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or as required by state law to enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the position. Request for accommodations will be completed through an interactive review process.

Working Conditions:

• This is a mobile position, meaning that regular travel to different work locations, including homes, offices or other public settings, is essential.
  Will be exposed to weather conditions typical of the location and may be required to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
  Must reside in the same territory they are assigned to work in; exceptions may be considered, due to business need
  May be required to travel greater than 50% of time to perform work duties.
  Required to use general office equipment, such as a telephone, photocopier, fax machine, and computer
  Flexible hours, including possible evenings and/or weekends as needed to serve the needs of our members
  
• Over 50% (Mobile) Routine travel required

Compensation Range:

$75,200.00 - $120,500.00

CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type (hourly/salary):

Salary

Organization Level Competencies

• Fostering a Collaborative Workplace Culture

• Cultivate Partnerships

• Develop Self and Others

• Drive Execution

• Influence Others

• Pursue Personal Excellence

• Understand the Business

This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of belonging that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.

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