LPN / LVN - Home Health
LHC Group
Metairie, LA

***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience. 

Summary

We are hiring for an Intake Coordinator/LPN- Full Time. 

This position requires an active LPN license for LA.

At Ochsner Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.  

 

​We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!​ 

• employee wellness programs 
• flexibility for true work-life balance  
• holidays & paid time off 
• continuing education & career growth opportunities 
• company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals  

 

​Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

 

 

 

Responsibilities

The Intake Coordinator/LPN receives and analyzes incoming referral and order calls while effectively communicating patient/referral information to appropriate teams. 

• Obtains demographic and clinical information from clients, physician’s offices, and other referral sources to compile referrals.
• Verifies new referring physician licenses on referrals taken in department.
• Researches coverage or pay source for each referral and verifies commercial policies and HIQA.
• Educates prospective patients, families, physicians, and hospitals regarding home health services available.
• Serves as a liaison between clinical and marketing staff.
• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team. May not alter the plan of care.
• Instructs the patients family in the care of the patient and maintenance of a healthy environment for the patient.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition daily.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of high school education or G.E.D.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in office procedures.
• Minimum of one (1) year insurance/medical experience.

Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
Ochsner Home Health of New Orleans a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.