Position Profile and Requirements/Preferences           
Position title:    Intake Referral Nurse
Location:     Milwaukee, WI
Term of employment:     Regular
Type of employment:    Part Time
Start date of this position:    As soon as possible
Starting salary range:    Not Provided
Categories:     Healthcare - Home Services        
          Position Description                   
Imagine Yourself Here:     A place to be your best!
At Aurora Health Care we believe that each of us can use our knowledge, experience and creativity to find better ways of providing patient centered care. We’re a non-profit organization with a clear vision. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals.
At hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, offices and home care agencies throughout eastern Wisconsin, we're finding better ways.
Better choice. Better career. Better life.
Job Title     Intake Referral Nurse
Facility     Aurora Visiting Nurse Association-516
City     Milwaukee
# Hours Per Pay Period (Bi-weekly)     60
Schedule     Mon - Fri 2pm - 8pm, Sat 8am-4:30pm
Weekend Hours:     Sat 8am-4:30pm
Explore a Career In     Home Health
Job Description     Assesses information from families, hospitals, physicians, nursing homes, community agencies and other referral sources pertinent to patient admission services.
Provides guidance and instruction to DME/RT and IV clients regarding supplies, equipment and services and assists in arranging delivery of equipment and supplies.
Collects and records medical, social and reimbursement data pertinent to patient admission to initiate home care, hospice, DME/RT and supplies and service.
Responds to inquiries regarding VNA services and programs. Explains those programs and services, in addition to, admission policies and/or referring requests to other community agencies when appropriate.
Functions as a resource to VNA non-clinical customer service staff on patient care and coordination issues.
Coordinates and relays referral information to appropriate departments/divisions within the organization.
Interprets home care and IV pharmacy insurance contract information and advises customers, referral sources or internal staff.
Assists in maintenance of accurate records of patient admission and discharge information via computer and manual systems.
Collects statistics pertinent to Intake/Referral Coordination.
Participates in chart audits, continuous quality improvement activities and in-services.
General Qualifications     Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) granted by the State of Wisconsin.
Minimum two (2) years of experience as a RN
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to interact with internal and external clients.
Thorough understanding of home care reimbursement including Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance.
Must be detail-oriented and have excellent computer and organizational skills.
Desired Qualifications     Experience in home health care, case management or discharge planning preferred.
Discover the Benefits:     Imagine a workplace where you are valued for Finding Better Ways and are offered flexibility, mobility and growth through a wide range of career options. With Aurora you'll find a diverse and comprehensive blend of benefits designed to make your life better both inside and outside of the workplace.