RN Intake Nurse- Registered Nurse

Personal Touch Home Aides of New York New York, NY, US

RN Intake Nurse- Registered Nurse

Brooklyn, NY

This a full time, in-person position based out of our Brooklyn, NY office. RN new grads are welcome.

About Us: With 50 years of dedicated service to our communities, Personal Touch has been a trusted provider of home care. Our priority lies in ensuring exemplary patient care while fostering a supportive and empowering workplace culture for all team members.

Why Choose Us: At Personal-Touch Home Care, we are committed to creating a rewarding and fulfilling experience for our team members. Our established history and reputation provide a stable and trusted foundation for your career. Join us in positively impacting the lives of our patients and their families. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits that enhance your overall well-being and support your career growth. They include:

• Employee Recognition Programs: We acknowledge and celebrate your contributions.

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: We offer an inclusive package with Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Long-Term Disability Coverage to ensure access to quality medical care while promoting overall wellness.

• Generous Paid Time Off: We provide generous paid time off to ensure you can recharge and return to work refreshed, leading to greater productivity and job satisfaction. We support a healthy work-life balance.

• Retirement Benefits: We offer a 401k plan to secure your financial future and help you save for retirement.

• Life Insurance: We offer company paid life insurance providing peace of mind and financial protection for you and your loved ones.

• Mileage Reimbursement: We make sure you're compensated for your business travel.

• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development: Empowering you to thrive and grow.

• Employee Assistance Program: Supporting the well-being of you and your family.

• Perks Program: Exclusive deals and offers on products, services, and experiences you need and love.

Job Summary: The Intake Liaison Nurse acts as a professional resource to the facility and manages/facilitates the safe and timely transfer/referral of patients from an in or outpatient facility to the care of Personal Touch Home Aides.

Key Responsibilities:

Evaluates patients referred for home care to determine appropriateness for admission Accepts or rejects patients based on Agency's admission criteria. Recommends alternative plans for patients that do not meet Agency's admission criteria.
Establishes and promotes an ongoing communication system with facility personnel including, but not limited to, physicians, discharge planners, social workers, registered nurses, utilization review, dietary and administration, while establishing a coordinated home care plan prior to discharge.
Assesses the appropriateness of the requested services, medical supplies and appliances, based on goals mutually acceptable to the patient/ family.
Notifies appropriate personnel at the Agency of patient referral, provides intake data, essential background information, and signed medical orders.
Assures that Agency is ready to meet the patient's needs at the time of discharge by collaborating with Agency personnel on a regular basis.
Explains the Agency's policies and services to patient and responsible family members following home care assessment and referral.
Acts as a liaison with patient/families during the transitional period between the time the patient is discharged until admission visit.
Determines financial coverage for requested home health services and informs patient/family of source(s) and extent of coverage and interprets reimbursement/coverage issues to facility staff.
Develops, implements and evaluates systems to hand the management of referrals between source of referral and Agency to promote continuity of care.
Provides an educational and consultative resource to the facility concerning appropriate home care services and community resources. Interprets governmental regulations regarding home care.
Provides statistical data as required.
Establishes and promotes an ongoing collaborative relationship between the Agency and facility to ensure the coordination of appropriate referrals.
Acts as an Agency representative at facility based and community programs and functions.
Assumed responsibility for professional growth to optimize clinical and managerial skills.
Performs on-call duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

Exceptional customer service and professional demeanor.
Excellent communication skills including active listening.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software.
Solid problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize tasks; excellent time management skills.
Able to multitask efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an approved school of nursing whose program is accredited by the National League of Nursing. Bachelors degree preferred.
Must be currently licensed (in good standing) in State(s) to practice nursing.
Two (2) years experience as a professional nurse with one (1) year of management, administration or discharge planning experience.
Skilled in interpersonal relationships.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate information concerning a patient's condition clearly.
Possesses leadership and supervisory ability.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, regulations and guidelines that pertain to homecare.
Knowledge of the theory, methods and techniques required for rendering patient care.
Demonstrates professional behavior, attitude and flexibility.
Functions independently with minimum supervision.

Working Conditions:

Able to read 12 point or larger type.
Must be able to hear adequately with no more than an amplifier on the phone and to speak in a manner understood by most persons.
Able to lift, bend or stoop in order to carry out above duties.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Pay: $90, 000.00-$100, 000.00 annually

Job Type: Full-time

We are excited to welcome passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team at Personal Touch Home Care. We’re more than just a company, we’re a close-knit family dedicated to supporting each other’s success and well-being. Apply now and join us in making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

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Core Competencies Teamwork & Adaptability Acts as a Professional Role Model Assessment Skills Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written) Attention to Detail Planning & Organizing Sound Problem-Solving, Judgment and Decision-Making Skills Stress Tolerance Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc. Position requires ability to move about freely at least 85 per cent of the time. Must be able to remain stationary for extended/prolonged periods Frequently moves/transports objects up to fifty (50) pounds and must be able to move patients of all weights with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device/equipment Must be able to work in environment with continuous interruptions Must be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing situational needs of patients, department and hospital Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions Must be able to detect sounds and respond to emergency sounds/signals at all times Must be able to constantly operate computer, equipment and other devices Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time. Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day. Primary Population Served Check Appropriate Box(s) Below Neonatal (birth – 28 days) Patients with exceptional communication needs Infant (29 days – less than 1 year) Patients with developmental delays Pediatric (1 – 12 years) Patients at end of life Adolescent (13 – 17 years) Patients under isolation precautions Adult (18 – 64 years) Patients with cultural needs Geriatric (> 65 years) â˜’All populations Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities Non-patient care population The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital. Salary Range: $117,695-$152,756 (Based on FT hours)