Job Description

Job Description

Hospice Intake Nurse (LPN or RN)

Experience a work culture where nurses are valued, management backs you and you’re empowered to be a patient’s advocate. At Interim HealthCare, these are just a few of the rewards you’ll enjoy as a hospice intake nurse.

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

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Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) Registered Nurses (RNs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Interim Healthcare - West Michigan. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Hospital Admissions Coordinator, Location:Grand Rapids, MI-49503

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