The Business Development unit maintains and expands business from hospital, physician and managed care accounts, and identifies and cultivates new business opportunities. It also manages the on-site intake program at more than 40 hospital and other facilities to facilitate the smooth transition of patients from in-patient care to home care. We are seeking talent for the opportunity described below.
Responsible for assessing/evaluating patients referred to VNS Home Care program to determine appropriateness of admission. Establishes/promotes and fosters ongoing collaborative communication system with institutional personnel to establish coordinated home care. Manages and facilitates the safe and timely transfer of patients from a hospital or skilled nursing facility to the care of the Agency. Works under general supervision.
Licensure: License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse, in New York State required. Education: Diploma in Nursing from a state approved program - OR - Associates Degree in Nursing from a state approved program with at least one year experience as a full-time staff nurse in a medical or surgical nursing area - OR - Bachelors Degree in Nursing from a approved program accredited by the National League of Nursing - OR - Bachelors Degree from a non-approved program supplemented by content which can be equated to the approved program required. Experience: Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience in a homecare, hospital or long term care facility required. Experience in case management, administration or discharge planning experience in a hospital setting preferred.