Location & Practice Overview

The position is based in Newark and operates within Abby Care’s clinically supervised home care agency model focused on family caregivers. Work occurs primarily through telephone and documentation systems rather than facility-based care.

Practice Type Home health agency supporting family caregivers
Care Delivery Context Agency-level intake and admission coordination
Primary Work Mode Telephone and electronic documentation
Reporting Line Director of Nursing

Responsibilities

  • Review incoming referrals, leads, and inquiries against agency and payer criteria.
  • Examine medical records, physician orders, diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans.
  • Conduct telephone clinical screenings with patients, caregivers, referral sources, and physicians.
  • Document qualification decisions and escalate complex cases to clinical leadership.
  • Coordinate with scheduling and operations teams to prepare Start of Care documentation and handoffs.

Daily work also includes prioritizing referrals by urgency and acuity and assisting with prior-authorization clinical documentation when required.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must meet the core license and experience thresholds listed below. Preferred backgrounds strengthen candidacy but are not mandatory.

License
Active RN license in applicable state(s)
Nursing Experience
Minimum 5 years of nursing experience
Relevant Experience
At least 1 year in home health, hospice, case management, utilization review, intake, or care coordination
Core Skills
Clinical assessment, critical thinking, medical record review, and clear written and verbal communication
Systems & Knowledge
EMR proficiency, Google Workspace, and familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare, and home health regulations

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time team members receive base compensation plus eligibility for an annual company performance bonus and a structured benefits package.

  • Compensation: $85,000–$105,000 per year
  • Annual company performance bonus for full-time employees
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage options, including a $0 deductible PPO and company-funded HSA
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off, 10 company holidays, and paid parental leave

Schedule & Work Environment

Status Full-time
Work Style Telephone-based screenings and electronic documentation
Pace Urgency-driven response to incoming leads

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The role evaluates prospective clients referred for home-based services. Preferred experience with pediatric populations is noted, though the position reviews a broader set of referrals that may qualify for skilled or personal care support.

Primary Focus Individuals needing home-based skilled or personal care
Preferred Background Pediatric home health experience is advantageous
Referral Origins Health plans, providers, community organizations, and families
Setting Stage Pre-admission clinical and regulatory screening

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core of the position is determining whether requested home-based services meet medical necessity, regulatory, and payer standards before a client is admitted.

Service Qualification Skilled nursing, home health aide, personal care, and paid family caregiver programs
Medical Necessity Review Alignment of diagnoses, orders, medications, and functional limitations with service requests
Risk & Safety Assessment Identification of clinical risks and service limitations that affect admission
Regulatory Alignment Verification against Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and state home health requirements

Role Highlights

This position differs from traditional field or facility nursing roles by focusing on the front end of a family-caregiver employment model.

  • Operates inside an AI-supported platform that trains and employs family members as paid caregivers
  • Combines utilization-style eligibility decisions with live telephone clinical screening
  • Functions as the clinical entry point rather than a hands-on care delivery role
  • Works closely with family growth associates and business development on admission outcomes

About Abby Care

Abby Care builds an AI-native platform that trains, enables, and supports family caregivers so they can deliver high-quality care at home. The company partners with health plans and government programs to expand access to home-based services and improve outcomes and transparency. It operates in multiple states and is backed by top venture capital firms.

Organization Type Technology-enabled home care platform
Core Mission Train and employ family caregivers under clinical oversight
Geographic Reach Multiple U.S. states
Funding Backed by top venture capital firms

Frequently Asked Questions

What preferred experience strengthens an application?
Pediatric home health experience, prior work with family caregiver programs, prior-authorization or utilization-management background, and bilingual capabilities are listed as preferred.
Which software tools are expected?
Proficiency with EMR systems and Google Workspace (Google Office) is required for documentation and coordination.
Who does the Intake Nurse report to?
The role reports directly to the Director of Nursing for the agency.
Is experience limited to home health required?
A minimum of one year is required in home health, hospice, case management, utilization review, intake, or care coordination. Broader nursing experience of five years is also required.
Are there additional employment conditions?
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, satisfactory references, and any required documentation.

Intake Nurse in Newark, NJ

Abby Care seeks a full-time Intake Nurse in Newark to evaluate new referrals for its family-caregiver home care programs. The nurse reviews medical records and physician orders, performs telephone clinical screenings, and determines whether clients meet criteria for skilled nursing, personal care, home health aide, or paid family caregiver services under applicable payer and regulatory rules. Candidates must hold an active RN license, possess at least five years of nursing experience, and have one year in home health, hospice, case management, utilization review, or related intake work. Compensation is $85,000–$105,000 per year with eligibility for an annual company performance bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision options with a $0 deductible PPO and company-funded HSA, employer-paid life and disability insurance, generous paid time off, ten company holidays, and paid parental leave. The position reports to the Director of Nursing and focuses on accurate qualification decisions and coordinated admission handoffs within a technology-supported family care model.

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