What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Intake Nurse position at Interim HealthCare Home Health and Hospice?
Experience a work culture where nurses are valued, management backs you and you're empowered to be a patient's advocate. The last few years have put unbearable pressure on nurses. The long hours, relentless demands and sacrifices have become too much—but there is another option. One that will reignite the passion that led you to nursing. One that requires no weekends or holidays and a full time Monday through Friday office position.
The Benefits We Offer Our LPNs and RNs:
• LPN: 50k annually
• RN: 60k annually
• Health, dental, vision, life & short-term disability insurance
• 401(k)/Roth
• Paid vacation time
• Employee referral bonuses
• In office Monday through Friday
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
Our Culture For Our Nurses:
• We are family owned and operated, with a work environment that reflects this
• We are a team of hands-on leadership, hardworking clinicians, and supportive office staff with the same goal in mind: to provide the best one-on-one care for our patients
• Work-life balance is just as important to us as it is to you
• We value input from all those involved in patient care
Intake LPN or RN Responsibilities:
• Acts as a contact telephone liaison person interfacing with hospice referral sources, outside agencies, health professionals, and field staff
• Receives and coordinates all incoming calls, providing hospice patients/clients, and referral sources with basic information to assist in accessing appropriate services
• Communicates with the hospice patient/client and family regarding arrangements for the initiation of care/services
• Completes intake screening including obtaining, documenting, and analyzing all required information to Make a preliminary admission decision
• Receives and logs referrals
• Prepares reports and responses to inquiries
• Provides telephonic contact and On call as needed
• Actively promotes care/services to prospective patients/clients
• Where permitted by law, receives verbal orders from physicians to initiate care/services
• Collects and enters customer information into the management information system
Intake Nurse Essential Requirements:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Michigan
• One year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
• Prior hospice or home health care experience preferred
The Benefits We Offer Our LPNs and RNs:
• LPN: 50k annually
• RN: 60k annually
• Health, dental, vision, life & short-term disability insurance
• 401(k)/Roth
• Paid vacation time
• Employee referral bonuses
• In office Monday through Friday
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
Our Culture For Our Nurses:
• We are family owned and operated, with a work environment that reflects this
• We are a team of hands-on leadership, hardworking clinicians, and supportive office staff with the same goal in mind: to provide the best one-on-one care for our patients
• Work-life balance is just as important to us as it is to you
• We value input from all those involved in patient care
Intake LPN or RN Responsibilities:
• Acts as a contact telephone liaison person interfacing with hospice referral sources, outside agencies, health professionals, and field staff
• Receives and coordinates all incoming calls, providing hospice patients/clients, and referral sources with basic information to assist in accessing appropriate services
• Communicates with the hospice patient/client and family regarding arrangements for the initiation of care/services
• Completes intake screening including obtaining, documenting, and analyzing all required information to Make a preliminary admission decision
• Receives and logs referrals
• Prepares reports and responses to inquiries
• Provides telephonic contact and On call as needed
• Actively promotes care/services to prospective patients/clients
• Where permitted by law, receives verbal orders from physicians to initiate care/services
• Collects and enters customer information into the management information system
Intake Nurse Essential Requirements:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Michigan
• One year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
• Prior hospice or home health care experience preferred
