Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - UT
Position Overview: Position Overview: The Home Health Clinical Referral Nurse serves as the initial point of contact for potential home health patients, working closely with our clerical home health coordinators. This role is pivotal in managing new referrals and ongoing follow-ups, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and referral sources. This position is eligible for mobile/remote work if you meet eligibility requirements.
Remote/Mobile Work: Eligible for work from home with reliable power and internet services and if you meet eligibility to work remote (example, dedicated office with door that closes, cannot be a primary care-giver during business hours.
On-Site Requirements: Occasional on-site work may be required for training or other purposes if within driving distance to the center.
Key Responsibilities:
Referral Management: Receive and process referrals for patient care, ensuring timely and consistent admissions.
Communication: Make and take calls for new referrals and follow-ups, maintaining clear communication with patients, families, and referral sources.
Collaboration: Work closely with referring hospitals, physicians, board and care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and other healthcare providers.
Data Entry: Enter referral information into the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and create initial orders to facilitate the start of care. This is a fast-paced work environment that requires our nurses to be able to work in 2 separate charting systems, manage emails, communicate with multiple teams and leaders, and operate Excel documents.
Customer Service: Utilize and promote excellent customer service skills in all interactions.
Team Interaction: Collaborate with referral center staff, home health, Advanced Illness Management (AIM), and hospice staff across offices.
Job Description :
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: Unencumbered LVN-License Vocational Nurse license for state you reside
Must have or obtain an LVN-License Vocational Nurse of California within 3 months of hire, company sponsors and assists with this.
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 1 year recent relevant experience.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS: See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements
Job Shift: Days
Schedule: Full Time
Shift Hours: 8
Days of the Week: Variable
Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends
Benefits: Yes
Unions: No
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours: 32
Employee Status: Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $27.58 to $35.85 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Sutter Health
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Remote job, Without location, Shift work,