Intake Nurse (LPN)

Position Title: Intake Nurse

Reports to: Director of Admissions

FLSA: Non-exempt

POSITION: The Intake Nurse is responsible for modeling the three Company values of Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence, and for promoting the Hospice philosophy. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the Program. The Director of Admissions/Intake Coordinator assists in directing and managing the interdisciplinary team in the admission process the needs of the hospice patient and family in a manner consistent with the guidelines and policies of Passages Hospice. S/he communicates patient information to the business office and promotes a positive working relationship with the family, physician, and other agencies. S/he is responsible for applying the rules and regulations of state and federal regulatory agencies and other certified agencies.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES * Office Nurse, faxes and calls prescriptions into the pharmacy. * Secures all documentation, processes, and deployment of resources (pharmacy, DME, etc.) for hospice patient admissions. * Ensures potential patients meet Medicare guidelines for admissions to hospice. * Obtains (IE) certification of terminal illness, physician order, history, physical, etc. * Oversees the communication of patient information, including but not limited to: admissions, deaths, respites, and changes in level of care via the Kinnser/WellSky system. * Assigns task upon admit. * Updates census board. * Scans documents.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Records new admits and deaths. * Inputs schedules into Kinnser/WellSky. * Order patient supplies * Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Licensed Practical Nurse with minimum of two years of experience. One of these years shall consist of full time experience in providing direct patient care in a hospice, home health, or oncology setting. Shall be available on-site or available at all times during operating hours and additionally, as needed.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, colleagues, physicians and the general public.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records software.

Other Qualifications

Understanding and acceptance of hospice philosophy. Must be of high integrity including maintenance of confidential information including all personnel and patient records. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are required. Ability to work a flexible schedule, to include some evenings and weekends. Must be able to travel.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in the state of employment. Must have a valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

Other Skills and Abilities

Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills. Must be able to read, write and speak English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time and must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, or crawl and talk or hear. The colleague is frequently required to walk. The colleague is occasionally required to stand. The colleague must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There may be possible exposure to infectious diseases. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Mandatory COVID19 Vaccination Policy. Those requesting exemption must be willing to submit a weekly test and wear a mask at work.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mandeville, LA 70471: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Work Location: One location