Referrals Registered Nurse
: Job Details :

Travels to non-System facilities. Has knowledge of each facility's discharge planning process to accept and refer patients appropriate for skilled home care services. Under supervision, formulates and implements a Home Care Plan in conjunction with the physician, patient, patients family and discharge planner. Job Responsibility Responds to referrals in a timely manner and evaluates patients for appropriateness of skilled home care services. Plans for the skilled home care needs of patient in a timely manner to ensure patients expeditious movement to the appropriate level of care. Implements a comprehensive home care plan based on the in-depth assessment of the patients needs, including coordination of activities with family, informal supports and other community resources. Maintains working knowledge of third-party reimbursement guidelines and regulation standards. Functions as a home care service resource person. Performs job functions in a fiscally responsible manner consistent with...Registered Nurse, Registered, Nurse, Healthcare, Patient