I believe that better care begins at home. Compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence thats what our patients have come to expect from our clinicians. Kindred at Home, a division of Kindred Healthcare Inc., is the nations leading provider of comprehensive home health, hospice, and non-medical home care services. Kindred at Home, and its affiliates, including Gentiva, delivers compassionate, high-quality care to patients and clients in their homes or places of residence, including non-medical personal assistance, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and hospice and palliative care. Our caregivers focus on each unique patient to deliver the appropriate care and emotional support to our patients and their families. As a LPN/LVN Intake Specialist, you will: Receive and respond to incoming calls from referral sources or potential patients, exchange information to identify patients needs, and determine the Companys ability to meet them. Record the outcome of calls, make follow-up calls as necessary, track and report on conversion ratios, (as necessary) and identify alternative community service sources when Gentiva Health Services solutions are not available. Enter referral information in System including clinical information and orders for services if available. Identify potential payer sources, establish primary payers, document demographic/clinical/payer information and determine coverage availability for third party non-governmental payers. Notify branch of referral via email as either pending or ready to be staffed. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all services and resources provided by the Company and available within the community. Access national account information, including the names of the accounts and the terms of the contracts as appropriate. Interact with referral sources to facilitate communications, answer questions and resolve problems. May obtain ongoing authorizations for visits based upon written information supplied by clinical field staff. Submit requests to appropriate payers, document authorization, and notify branch via e-mail when authorization is obtained. Work with Intake Manager and Branch Managers when requests for care are inappropriate or incomplete or are not a covered benefit. Generate sales correspondence, contact referral sources and assist in sales/marketing activities. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing Minimum of three years clinical experience in area of specialty Acute/homecare experience within the past two years LPN/LVN licensure in the state(s) of desired practice Strong knowledge of governmental home health agency regulations and Medicare policies Working knowledge of personal computer and data entry, email retrieval, Internet and Microsoft Office or equivalent software skills Excellent negotiation, organization, decision-making and communications skills<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?yf3ye2xvXuF%2blspC1rPQtwa" width="0" height="0" />

**LPN/LVN Intake Specialist**

I believe that better care begins at home. Compassionate care, uncompromising service, and clinical excellence—that's what our patients have come to expect from our clinicians. Kindred at Home, a division of Kindred Healthcare Inc., is the nation's leading provider of comprehensive home health, hospice, and non-medical home care services.

Kindred at Home, and its affiliates, including Gentiva, deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients and clients in their homes or places of residence, including non-medical personal assistance, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, and hospice and palliative care. Our caregivers focus on each unique patient to deliver the appropriate care and emotional support to our patients and their families.

**Job Description**

- Receive and respond to incoming calls from referral sources or potential patients, exchange information to identify patients' needs, and determine the company's ability to meet them.
- Record the outcome of calls, make follow-up calls as necessary, track and report on conversion ratios, and identify alternative community service sources when Gentiva Health Services solutions are not available.
- Enter referral information in the system including clinical information and orders for services if available. Identify potential payer sources, establish primary payers, document demographic/clinical/payer information, and determine coverage availability for third-party non-governmental payers.
- Notify branch of referral via email as either pending or ready to be staffed.
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all services and resources provided by the company and available within the community.
- Access national account information, including the names of the accounts and the terms of the contracts as appropriate. Interact with referral sources to facilitate communications, answer questions, and resolve problems.
- May obtain ongoing authorizations for visits based upon written information supplied by clinical field staff. Submit requests to appropriate payers, document authorization, and notify branch via email when authorization is obtained. Work with Intake Manager and Branch Managers when requests for care are inappropriate or incomplete or are not a covered benefit.
- Generate sales correspondence, contact referral sources, and assist in sales/marketing activities.

**Requirements**

- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Minimum of three years clinical experience in area of specialty
- Acute/homecare experience within the past two years
- LPN/LVN licensure in the state(s) of desired practice
- Strong knowledge of governmental home health agency regulations and Medicare policies
- Working knowledge of personal computer and data entry, email retrieval, Internet, and Microsoft Office or equivalent software skills
- Excellent negotiation, organization, decision-making, and communication skills

Nurse / LVN/LPN Job in San Jose, California / Government

I believe that better care begins at home. Compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence thats what our patients have come to expect from our clinicians. Kindred at Home, a division of Kindred Healthcare Inc., is the nations leading provider of comprehensive home health, hospice, and non-medical home care services. Kindred at Home, and its affiliates, including Gentiva, delivers compassionate, high-quality care to patients and clients in their homes or places of residence, including non-medical personal assistance, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and hospice and palliative care. Our caregivers focus on each unique patient to deliver the appropriate care and emotional support to our patients and their families. As a LPN/LVN Intake Specialist, you will: Receive and respond to incoming calls from referral sources or potential patients, exchange information to identify patients needs, and determine the Companys ability to meet them. Record the outcome of calls, make follow-up calls as necessary, track and report on conversion ratios, (as necessary) and identify alternative community service sources when Gentiva Health Services solutions are not available. Enter referral information in System including clinical information and orders for services if available. Identify potential payer sources, establish primary payers, document demographic/clinical/payer information and determine coverage availability for third party non-governmental payers. Notify branch of referral via email as either pending or ready to be staffed. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all services and resources provided by the Company and available within the community. Access national account information, including the names of the accounts and the terms of the contracts as appropriate. Interact with referral sources to facilitate communications, answer questions and resolve problems. May obtain ongoing authorizations for visits based upon written information supplied by clinical field staff. Submit requests to appropriate payers, document authorization, and notify branch via e-mail when authorization is obtained. Work with Intake Manager and Branch Managers when requests for care are inappropriate or incomplete or are not a covered benefit. Generate sales correspondence, contact referral sources and assist in sales/marketing activities. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing Minimum of three years clinical experience in area of specialty Acute/homecare experience within the past two years LPN/LVN licensure in the state(s) of desired practice Strong knowledge of governmental home health agency regulations and Medicare policies Working knowledge of personal computer and data entry, email retrieval, Internet and Microsoft Office or equivalent software skills Excellent negotiation, organization, decision-making and communications skills<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?kweEx4afK2Imwge%2f7X9dqQw" width="0" height="0" />

Nurse / LVN/LPN Job in Daly City, California / Government

I believe that better care begins at home. Compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence thats what our patients have come to expect from our clinicians. Kindred at Home, a division of Kindred Healthcare Inc., is the nations leading provider of comprehensive home health, hospice, and non-medical home care services. Kindred at Home, and its affiliates, including Gentiva, delivers compassionate, high-quality care to patients and clients in their homes or places of residence, including non-medical personal assistance, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and hospice and palliative care. Our caregivers focus on each unique patient to deliver the appropriate care and emotional support to our patients and their families. Girling Community Care is offering an opportunity for Licensed Vocational Nurses to perform home based assessments with the aged and disabled population. Extremely flexible, 7 days a week, Fee-For-Service schedule. Great pay rate with generous mileage reimbursement. As a Licensed Vocational Nurse you will: Assess client's health and safety, functional abilities, environmental and social factors. Make appropriate recommendations and referrals. Qualifications: Current LVN license required. Minimum 2 years nursing experience. Must be well organized. Detail oriented. Reliable. Possess effective written and verbal communication skills. Dependable transportation is essential. Must be able to work independently. Bilingual a plus. With Gentiva's recent acquisitions of Odyssey Hospice, Harden Healthcare, Girling Home Health, we offer home health, hospice, therapy, rehabilitation and community care services in many of our locations throughout the country. Gentiva has over 40 years of experience in healthcare. With over 550 locations in 40 states, our clinicians care for 110,000 patients every single day. This affords us the opportunity to create best practices and develop them into industry-leading protocols and specialties.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?dFzZMcFZd%2f0QZ4l7U8XGTwx" width="0" height="0" />

**Licensed Vocational Nurse**

I believe that better care begins at home. Compassionate care, uncompromising service, and clinical excellence—that's what our patients have come to expect from our clinicians. Kindred at Home, a division of Kindred Healthcare Inc., is the nation's leading provider of comprehensive home health, hospice, and non-medical home care services.

Kindred at Home, and its affiliates, including Gentiva, deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients and clients in their homes or places of residence, including non-medical personal assistance, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, and hospice and palliative care. Our caregivers focus on each unique patient to deliver the appropriate care and emotional support to our patients and their families.

Girling Community Care is offering an opportunity for Licensed Vocational Nurses to perform home-based assessments with the aged and disabled population. Extremely flexible, 7 days a week, Fee-For-Service schedule. Great pay rate with generous mileage reimbursement.

**Job Description**

- Assess client's health and safety, functional abilities, environmental and social factors.
- Make appropriate recommendations and referrals.

**Requirements**

- Current LVN license required.
- Minimum 2 years nursing experience.
- Must be well organized, detail-oriented, and reliable.
- Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Dependable transportation is essential.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Bilingual a plus.

Gentiva has over 40 years of experience in healthcare. With over 550 locations in 40 states, our clinicians care for 110,000 patients every single day. This affords us the opportunity to create best practices and develop them into industry-leading protocols and specialties.

Nurse / LVN/LPN Job in Austin, Texas

I believe that better care begins at home. Compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence thats what our patients have come to expect from our clinicians. Kindred at Home, a division of Kindred Healthcare Inc., is the nations leading provider of comprehensive home health, hospice, and non-medical home care services. Kindred at Home, and its affiliates, including Gentiva, delivers compassionate, high-quality care to patients and clients in their homes or places of residence, including non-medical personal assistance, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and hospice and palliative care. Our caregivers focus on each unique patient to deliver the appropriate care and emotional support to our patients and their families. As a LPN/LVN Intake Specialist, you will: Receive and respond to incoming calls from referral sources or potential patients, exchange information to identify patients needs, and determine the Companys ability to meet them. Record the outcome of calls, make follow-up calls as necessary, track and report on conversion ratios, (as necessary) and identify alternative community service sources when Gentiva Health Services solutions are not available. Enter referral information in System including clinical information and orders for services if available. Identify potential payer sources, establish primary payers, document demographic/clinical/payer information and determine coverage availability for third party non-governmental payers. Notify branch of referral via email as either pending or ready to be staffed. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all services and resources provided by the Company and available within the community. Access national account information, including the names of the accounts and the terms of the contracts as appropriate. Interact with referral sources to facilitate communications, answer questions and resolve problems. May obtain ongoing authorizations for visits based upon written information supplied by clinical field staff. Submit requests to appropriate payers, document authorization, and notify branch via e-mail when authorization is obtained. Work with Intake Manager and Branch Managers when requests for care are inappropriate or incomplete or are not a covered benefit. Generate sales correspondence, contact referral sources and assist in sales/marketing activities. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing Minimum of three years intake/clinical experience in home health Home health experience required within the past two years LPN/LVN licensure in the state(s) of desired practice Strong knowledge of governmental home health agency regulations and Medicare policies Working knowledge of personal computer and data entry, email retrieval, Internet and Microsoft Office or equivalent software skills Excellent negotiation, organization, decision-making and communications skills<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?NkY8rP%2bNHbcZcdL0vlT2RAy" width="0" height="0" />

**LPN/LVN Intake Specialist**

I believe that better care begins at home. Compassionate care, uncompromising service, and clinical excellence—that's what our patients have come to expect from our clinicians. Kindred at Home, a division of Kindred Healthcare Inc., is the nation's leading provider of comprehensive home health, hospice, and non-medical home care services.

Kindred at Home, and its affiliates, including Gentiva, deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients and clients in their homes or places of residence, including non-medical personal assistance, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, and hospice and palliative care. Our caregivers focus on each unique patient to deliver the appropriate care and emotional support to our patients and their families.

**Job Description**

- Receive and respond to incoming calls from referral sources or potential patients, exchange information to identify patients' needs, and determine the company's ability to meet them.
- Record the outcome of calls, make follow-up calls as necessary, track and report on conversion ratios, and identify alternative community service sources when Gentiva Health Services solutions are not available.
- Enter referral information in the system including clinical information and orders for services if available. Identify potential payer sources, establish primary payers, document demographic/clinical/payer information, and determine coverage availability for third-party non-governmental payers.
- Notify branch of referral via email as either pending or ready to be staffed.
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all services and resources provided by the company and available within the community.
- Access national account information, including the names of the accounts and the terms of the contracts as appropriate. Interact with referral sources to facilitate communications, answer questions, and resolve problems.
- May obtain ongoing authorizations for visits based upon written information supplied by clinical field staff. Submit requests to appropriate payers, document authorization, and notify branch via email when authorization is obtained. Work with Intake Manager and Branch Managers when requests for care are inappropriate or incomplete or are not a covered benefit.
- Generate sales correspondence, contact referral sources, and assist in sales/marketing activities.

**Requirements**

- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Minimum of three years intake/clinical experience in home health
- Home health experience required within the past two years
- LPN/LVN licensure in the state(s) of desired practice
- Strong knowledge of governmental home health agency regulations and Medicare policies
- Working knowledge of personal computer and data entry, email retrieval, Internet, and Microsoft Office or equivalent software skills
- Excellent negotiation, organization, decision-making, and communication skills

Nurse / LVN/LPN Job in Temple, Texas / Government

I believe that better care begins at home. Compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence thats what our patients have come to expect from our clinicians. Kindred at Home, a division of Kindred Healthcare Inc., is the nations leading provider of comprehensive home health, hospice, and non-medical home care services. Kindred at Home, and its affiliates, including Gentiva, delivers compassionate, high-quality care to patients and clients in their homes or places of residence, including non-medical personal assistance, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and hospice and palliative care. Our caregivers focus on each unique patient to deliver the appropriate care and emotional support to our patients and their families. As a LPN/LVN Intake Specialist, you will: Receive and respond to incoming calls from referral sources or potential patients, exchange information to identify patients needs, and determine the Companys ability to meet them. Record the outcome of calls, make follow-up calls as necessary, track and report on conversion ratios, (as necessary) and identify alternative community service sources when Gentiva Health Services solutions are not available. Enter referral information in System including clinical information and orders for services if available. Identify potential payer sources, establish primary payers, document demographic/clinical/payer information and determine coverage availability for third party non-governmental payers. Notify branch of referral via email as either pending or ready to be staffed. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all services and resources provided by the Company and available within the community. Access national account information, including the names of the accounts and the terms of the contracts as appropriate. Interact with referral sources to facilitate communications, answer questions and resolve problems. May obtain ongoing authorizations for visits based upon written information supplied by clinical field staff. Submit requests to appropriate payers, document authorization, and notify branch via e-mail when authorization is obtained. Work with Intake Manager and Branch Managers when requests for care are inappropriate or incomplete or are not a covered benefit. Generate sales correspondence, contact referral sources and assist in sales/marketing activities. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing Minimum of three years clinical experience in area of specialty Acute/homecare experience within the past two years LPN/LVN licensure in the state(s) of desired practice Strong knowledge of governmental home health agency regulations and Medicare policies Working knowledge of personal computer and data entry, email retrieval, Internet and Microsoft Office or equivalent software skills Excellent negotiation, organization, decision-making and communications skills<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?iOvp3n2dtZ6qEanglaVRiQz" width="0" height="0" />

**LPN/LVN Intake Specialist**

I believe that better care begins at home. Compassionate care, uncompromising service, and clinical excellence—that's what our patients have come to expect from our clinicians. Kindred at Home, a division of Kindred Healthcare Inc., is the nation's leading provider of comprehensive home health, hospice, and non-medical home care services.

Kindred at Home, and its affiliates, including Gentiva, deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients and clients in their homes or places of residence, including non-medical personal assistance, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, and hospice and palliative care. Our caregivers focus on each unique patient to deliver the appropriate care and emotional support to our patients and their families.

**Job Description**

- Receive and respond to incoming calls from referral sources or potential patients, exchange information to identify patients' needs, and determine the company's ability to meet them.
- Record the outcome of calls, make follow-up calls as necessary, track and report on conversion ratios, and identify alternative community service sources when Gentiva Health Services solutions are not available.
- Enter referral information in the system including clinical information and orders for services if available. Identify potential payer sources, establish primary payers, document demographic/clinical/payer information, and determine coverage availability for third-party non-governmental payers.
- Notify branch of referral via email as either pending or ready to be staffed.
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all services and resources provided by the company and available within the community.
- Access national account information, including the names of the accounts and the terms of the contracts as appropriate. Interact with referral sources to facilitate communications, answer questions, and resolve problems.
- May obtain ongoing authorizations for visits based upon written information supplied by clinical field staff. Submit requests to appropriate payers, document authorization, and notify branch via e-mail when authorization is obtained. Work with Intake Manager and Branch Managers when requests for care are inappropriate or incomplete or are not a covered benefit.
- Generate sales correspondence, contact referral sources, and assist in sales/marketing activities.

**Requirements**

- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Minimum of three years clinical experience in area of specialty
- Acute/homecare experience within the past two years
- LPN/LVN licensure in the state(s) of desired practice
- Strong knowledge of governmental home health agency regulations and Medicare policies
- Working knowledge of personal computer and data entry, email retrieval, Internet, and Microsoft Office or equivalent software skills
- Excellent negotiation, organization, decision-making, and communication skills

Nurse / LVN/LPN Job in San Diego, California / Government

This position is with Kindred House Calls (a division of Kindred at Home) Our nurses provide in-direct patient care working in an office setting utilizing phone and EMR for our home-bound patients. You will be supporting our physicians who travel to our patients home to provide direct primary patient care. This position is Monday - Friday 6:30a-3p/7:30a-4p/8:30a-5p (no call) at our corporate office near Colorado Mills Mall in Lakewood. Better care begins at home with In-Home Physician Care. At Kindred House Calls, our physicians deliver care to our patients in their homes or places of residence. Our office staff supports our providers and our patients in real time on a daily basis to help to improve overall patient satisfaction. As a LPN Clinical Coordinator, you will: Be responsible for coordinating care with the Physicians and Nurse Practitioners and for all clinical duties such as labs, orders and prescriptions. Essential Functions: Provide in-direct patient care working in an office setting utilizing phone and EMR. Acts as a resource for the Physicians and Nurse Practitioners in providing care and managing workload. Responsible for all nursing duties such as labs, orders and prescriptions. Participates in nursing plan of care through conversing with patient, implementing cares and reporting outcomes to assigned Physician or NP. Assist in monitoring services and documentation to meet policies and procedures, Medicare and accreditation guidelines. Facilitate communication and follow the plan for education of patients, primary provider, families, and caregivers to meet patients needs. Acts as an active member of the team by reporting patient condition to Physician or NP and attending case conferences as needed. Acts as a liaison for assuring patient and family satisfaction. Contribute to effective patient and customer relationships by assisting patients, families, physicians and staff to appropriately address and resolve patient issues Other related duties as assigned or requested. Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing. Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse. At least one year experience as an LPN, preferably in home care. Ability to be well organized and detail-oriented. Knowledge of medical terminology, clinical applications, lab values, etc. Knowledge of operating a computer and computer programs (Microsoft Office, EMR). Knowledge of business office procedures and basic office equipment. Ability to operate a multi-line telephone system and answer in a pleasant and helpful manner. Ability to read, understand and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?8lNmzdcf6qv3wev%2f4eZJDgv" width="0" height="0" />

**LPN Clinical Coordinator**

This position is with Kindred House Calls (a division of Kindred at Home). Our nurses provide indirect patient care working in an office setting utilizing phone and EMR for our home-bound patients. You will be supporting our physicians who travel to our patients' homes to provide direct primary patient care. This position is Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3 PM / 7:30 AM - 4 PM / 8:30 AM - 5 PM (no call) at our corporate office near Colorado Mills Mall in Lakewood. Better care begins at home with In-Home Physician Care. At Kindred House Calls, our physicians deliver care to our patients in their homes or places of residence. Our office staff supports our providers and our patients in real time on a daily basis to help improve overall patient satisfaction.

**Job Description**

- Be responsible for coordinating care with the Physicians and Nurse Practitioners and for all clinical duties such as labs, orders, and prescriptions.
- Provide indirect patient care working in an office setting utilizing phone and EMR.
- Act as a resource for the Physicians and Nurse Practitioners in providing care and managing workload.
- Responsible for all nursing duties such as labs, orders, and prescriptions.
- Participate in nursing plan of care through conversing with patients, implementing cares, and reporting outcomes to assigned Physician or NP.
- Assist in monitoring services and documentation to meet policies and procedures, Medicare, and accreditation guidelines.
- Facilitate communication and follow the plan for education of patients, primary provider, families, and caregivers to meet patients' needs.
- Act as an active member of the team by reporting patient condition to Physician or NP and attending case conferences as needed.
- Act as a liaison for assuring patient and family satisfaction.
- Contribute to effective patient and customer relationships by assisting patients, families, physicians, and staff to appropriately address and resolve patient issues.
- Other related duties as assigned or requested.

**Requirements**

- Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
- Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- At least one year experience as an LPN, preferably in home care.
- Ability to be well organized and detail-oriented.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, clinical applications, lab values, etc.
- Knowledge of operating a computer and computer programs (Microsoft Office, EMR).
- Knowledge of business office procedures and basic office equipment.
- Ability to operate a multi-line telephone system and answer in a pleasant and helpful manner.
- Ability to read, understand, and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.

Nurse / LVN/LPN Job in Lakewood, Colorado / Travel

I believe that better care begins at home. Compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence thats what our patients have come to expect from our clinicians. Kindred at Home, a division of Kindred Healthcare Inc., is the nations leading provider of comprehensive home health, hospice, and non-medical home care services. Kindred at Home, and its affiliates, delivers compassionate, high-quality care to patients and clients in their homes or places of residence, including non-medical personal assistance, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and hospice and palliative care. Our caregivers focus on each unique patient to deliver the appropriate care and emotional support to our patients and their families. The Home Option by Kindred at Home is offering an opportunity for Licensed Practical Nurses to provide one on one in home to patients covered under the Department of Labor Workmans Comp Program (EEOICP.) Shifts available days, nights, and weekends. This will depend on specific needs. As a Private Duty LPN you will: Assess client's health and safety Administer Medications Ensure proper nutrition and hygiene Coordinate changes in care needs to Case Manager Current LPN license required. Dependable transportation is essential. Must be able to work independently. Current TB Screen Current CPR Certification<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?MYYD211ANHD8wM5GhvDMKAp" width="0" height="0" />

**Licensed Practical Nurse**

I believe that better care begins at home. Compassionate care, uncompromising service, and clinical excellence—that's what our patients have come to expect from our clinicians. Kindred at Home, a division of Kindred Healthcare Inc., is the nation's leading provider of comprehensive home health, hospice, and non-medical home care services.

Kindred at Home, and its affiliates, deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients and clients in their homes or places of residence, including non-medical personal assistance, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, and hospice and palliative care. Our caregivers focus on each unique patient to deliver the appropriate care and emotional support to our patients and their families.

The Home Option by Kindred at Home is offering an opportunity for Licensed Practical Nurses to provide one-on-one in-home care to patients covered under the Department of Labor Workers' Compensation Program (EEOICP). Shifts available days, nights, and weekends, depending on specific needs.

**Job Description**

- Assess client's health and safety
- Administer medications
- Ensure proper nutrition and hygiene
- Coordinate changes in care needs to Case Manager

**Requirements**

- Current LPN license required
- Dependable transportation is essential
- Must be able to work independently
- Current TB screen
- Current CPR certification

Nurse / LVN/LPN Job in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

I believe that better care begins at home. Compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence thats what our patients have come to expect from our clinicians. Kindred at Home, a division of Kindred Healthcare Inc., is the nations leading provider of comprehensive home health, hospice, and non-medical home care services. Kindred at Home, and its affiliates, including Gentiva, delivers compassionate, high-quality care to patients and clients in their homes or places of residence, including non-medical personal assistance, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and hospice and palliative care. Our caregivers focus on each unique patient to deliver the appropriate care and emotional support to our patients and their families. As a LPN/LVN Intake Specialist, you will: Receive and respond to incoming calls from referral sources or potential patients, exchange information to identify patients needs, and determine the Companys ability to meet them. Record the outcome of calls, make follow-up calls as necessary, track and report on conversion ratios, (as necessary) and identify alternative community service sources when Gentiva Health Services solutions are not available. Enter referral information in System including clinical information and orders for services if available. Identify potential payer sources, establish primary payers, document demographic/clinical/payer information and determine coverage availability for third party non-governmental payers. Notify branch of referral via email as either pending or ready to be staffed. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all services and resources provided by the Company and available within the community. Access national account information, including the names of the accounts and the terms of the contracts as appropriate. Interact with referral sources to facilitate communications, answer questions and resolve problems. May obtain ongoing authorizations for visits based upon written information supplied by clinical field staff. Submit requests to appropriate payers, document authorization, and notify branch via e-mail when authorization is obtained. Work with Intake Manager and Branch Managers when requests for care are inappropriate or incomplete or are not a covered benefit. Generate sales correspondence, contact referral sources and assist in sales/marketing activities. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing Minimum of three years clinical experience in area of specialty Acute/homecare experience within the past two years LPN/LVN licensure in the state(s) of desired practice Strong knowledge of governmental home health agency regulations and Medicare policies Working knowledge of personal computer and data entry, email retrieval, Internet and Microsoft Office or equivalent software skills Excellent negotiation, organization, decision-making and communications skills<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?iJ5CWNfMIuczx8dvRy6BkQn" width="0" height="0" />

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