RN Home Care Specialist / RN Liaison - ReqCode 60736

RN Home Care Specialist / RN Liaison

I believe that better care begins at home.
Compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence - that's what Gentiva® patients have come to expect from our clinicians for nearly 40 years. Gentiva, America's homecare leader, has set the clinical standard for today's fastest-growing segment of healthcare - homecare. By creating innovative solutions that lead to high-quality patient outcomes, Gentiva's patient-centered approach improves quality of life and independence. With Gentiva, great healthcare has come home.

I believe I can make a difference.
With almost 40 years of experience and more than 380 locations in 39 states, Gentiva serves approximately half a million patients annually. Gentiva is a company on the move - driving some of the most exciting new opportunities in home healthcare. Financially and strategically, we are positioned to be a key player in the industry for years to come. All of which make Gentiva the place to be.

I believe in working for a company that cares as much as I do.

Gentiva offers our RN Home Care Specialist a unique employment package that includes:
* Working in an environment where you are supported by a team of skilled healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the highest level of care where the patient comes first.
* The opportunity to promote innovative healthcare services and specialty programs.
* Competitive salary which includes a bonus plan
* Comprehensive benefits which include competitive pay with direct deposit, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, a generous PTO package, paid holidays, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and much more.

I believe my work is my calling.

As a RN Home Care Specialist, you will:
* Develop and maintain contact with physicians, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities' management, discharge planners, and case managers to provide updated information on our home health services, guidelines and policies.
* Provide education about homecare, clinical outcomes and homecare benefits to referral sources.
* Conduct pre-discharge hospital visits at the physicians' request to determine need and eligibility for homecare.
* Ensure effective communication and collaboration with branch staff and field sales resources.
* Assist branch in timely processing of physicians' orders.
* Inform hospital personnel of case acceptance and document all demographic, clinical and payer information.

Qualifications
* Bachelor Degree in Nursing or the equivalent
* Current RN license
* A minimum of three years of clinical / nursing experience
* Knowledge of physician, hospital, skilled nursing facility, case management and discharge planning service needs
* Strong knowledge of governmental home health regulations, Medicare requirements, and care plan development techniques
* Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, problem-solving and communication skills
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