LPN/RN Intake Resource Nurse - Home Health Care in Meredith, New Hampshire at LAKES REGION VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION

Location: Meredith, NH, and surrounding areas

Employment Type: Full-time, on-site

Referral Reward: Who do you know?*

About Us:

Lakes Region VNA and Hospice, recognized as the Best of the Lakes Region for Visiting Nurses in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, with a 5-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for Hospice, is an employer you can be proud to work for. Join our award-winning team and make a significant impact in our community.

Why Work with Us?

• Supportive Environment: Work in a friendly setting where you get to know your patients and their families.
• Community Focused: For over 100 years, we have provided exceptional care to our neighbors throughout the NH lakes region.
• Competitive Wages & Comprehensive Benefits: Including over 3 weeks PTO for full-time employees, 401K with 4% match, generous tuition reimbursement, and affordable health insurance!

Position Summary:

The LPN/RN Intake Resource Nurse serves as a key point of contact for new patient admissions and ensures a seamless transition for individuals receiving home health care services. This role supports clinical operations by managing workflows and ensuring timely communication across the interdisciplinary team. The Resource Nurse is responsible for medication reconciliation, care plan entry, triage support, responding to supply-related clinical requests, and training new staff on clinical supply processes. This role promotes high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered care through strong clinical judgment and effective coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patient Intake and Assessment:

• Conduct initial referral assessments and review medical records to identify specific care needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to evaluate care requirements and establish patient care plans.

2. Coordination and Communication:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, state and federal regulations, and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Reviews all patient discharges to complete medication reconciliation, care plan updates, and order entry.
• Ensures all required documentation is completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Contact providers for Timely Initiation of Care (TIOC) orders and diagnosis changes when needed.
• Manages requests for multidisciplinary verbal orders, ensuring accuracy, and timely follow-through.
• Calls providers to obtain new discipline orders to support staff and patient care needs.
• Answers triage calls gather clinical information and completes documentation promptly and accurately.
• Performs as needed nursing visits.

3. Quality Control and Documentation:

• Manages incoming orders by maintaining and processing order entry, including orders received via fax and phone.
• Replies to requisition for additional clinical information related to patient supplies, ensuring timely and accurate responses.

5. Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team:

• Work closely with case managers, registered nurses (RNs), therapists, and physicians to ensure the initiation of patient care plans.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss patient care and progress, and adjust plans as needed which include nurse staff meetings and weekly IDG.
• Supports flu clinic operations alongside the Homecare Manager, including preparation, coordination, and clinical participation.

Qualifications:

• Licensure: Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in home health care or a clinical setting preferred.
• Skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare management software.
• Knowledge of home health care regulations and compliance standards.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Apply Now

If you are a passionate LPN looking to make a difference in a supportive and community-focused environment, apply today to join the Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association. Visit our website at www.lrvna.org or Indeed for more information and to submit your application.

* Referral Rewards: Anyone is eligible to receive a referral reward if someone they formally recommend is successfully hired (employed past 90 days) for a full-time or part-time position with LRVNA. Please email sdrolet@lrvna.org with your referral’s contact information.