Registered Nurse (RN) - Admission
Valley Health System
Ridgewood, NJ

Intake Nurse (PD), Home Care, Admissions

Intake Nurse (PD), Home Care, Admissions POSITION SUMMARY: To provide a consistent and professional intake process for the Agency, evaluate referrals, and collaborate with professionals to match the patient's care needs with appropriate services. Also, assures that all necessary information on the home care referral form is complete to initiate home care services. Hours: M-F 8a-5:30p/Sun 9am-4:30p EDUCATION: Graduate form an accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred. EXPERIENCE: Computer and keyboard skills. At least one year of experience in public health nursing required. Prior experience in a managed care environment preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS: Current State of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing). Demonstrates effective interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills. Ability to work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes and those who are dying. Ability to work cooperatively within the health-system; with patients and family members; and with multidisciplinary team members (i.e., physicians, Rehab, etc.). Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to effectively problem-solve and deliver care. Area of Talent: Nursing Organization: Valley Home Care Department: VC ADMISSION SERVICES Shift: Day Status: Per Diem Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM req12525