Hospice Intake Nurse

Calvary Hospice provides end-of-life care to patients with life-limiting illnesses whose care has transitioned from active curative to palliative and quality of life focused. The majority of care is provided in the patient’s home and as needed, short term inpatient care is provided at several facilities throughout the greater New York area.
Benefits/Perks: 
Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays. 
Participation in 403 (b) 
Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
Requirements
Hospice Intake RN coordinates Agency intake, participates in the planning, implementation, documentation and coordination of patient care services to ensure that services are consistent with the philosophy, policies and standards of the Agency.
Coordinates intake for the Calvary Hospital Hospice/Home Care.
Assists in the explanation of the Agency’s eligibility criteria and reimbursement sources to patients, families and community. May attend Discharge Planning Conferences at local hospitals to plan for Hospice/ Home Care Services.
Serves as educational liaison to hospital(s) concerning the range of Hospice and Home Health Services. Communicates, interprets and promotes Agencies’ philosophies, policies and procedures to discharge planning, nursing, medical and other hospital staff, as well as community agencies, patients and families.
Assists in the development of policies and procedures for effective intake of cases and communication of intake information.
Collects third party payor information and communicates with billing office to ensure acquisition of correct billing information.
Communicates regularly with management of Hospice and Home Care to assure a smooth flow of information.
Salary: $54.65 - $68.71 per hour
Qualifications: 
Current New York State Registered Nurse License/Permit.
Education: 
Associate Degree  
BSN from an accredited school is Preferred.
COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged for all new hires prior to beginning employment at Calvary Hospital.