Join our growing team! We are looking for a full-time dedicated and experienced LPN with strong initiative needed to help with coordinating patient referrals for our hospice program. The intake nurse evaluates patients/clients referred to the agency, identifies insurance coverage, plans, and coordinates referrals for hospice services through coordination with field staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates provided information of patients referred for hospice services.
• Identifies insurance coverage of hospice services.
• Collaborates with the hospitals’ case management to facilitate safe, early discharge.
• Consults with physicians, nurses, social workers, discharge planners, and other disciplines to establish a coordinated home plan of care.
• Ensures that all intake forms are complete, clear, and within scope of service.
• Communicates with field staff and other hospice departments regarding status of referrals.
• Orders DME and specialty supplies for referrals.
• Performs other duties as requested/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Required current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Louisiana
• Required License must be unencumbered
• Minimum of two years experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing preferred.

SKILLS:

• Demonstrates an ability to work with other health care clinicians.
• Demonstrates ability to handle stress on the job.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
• Excellent interpersonal, telephone, documentation, and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, etc.)
• General business experience

Pinnacle provides equal employment opportunities to all employees an applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Home Care or hospice: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person