Intake Nurse (RN or LPN)
About The Position
Interim HealthCare is hiring an Intake Nurse (RN or LPN) for a full-time, in-office position in Michigan, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. The role serves as a telephone liaison among patients and families, referral sources, outside agencies, health professionals, and field staff. The Intake Nurse receives and coordinates calls and referrals, provides information about services, screens prospective admissions, and helps arrange the initiation of care. The position may also involve on-call telephone contact as needed. Interim HealthCare describes its work culture as family-owned and operated, with hands-on leadership, supportive office staff, and clinicians focused on providing one-on-one patient care. The organization emphasizes work-life balance and values input from people involved in patient care. Compensation is $65,000–$80,000, depending on experience, skill set, and education.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- At least one year of experience as an RN or LPN.
Nice To Haves
- Prior home health care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a telephone liaison with referral sources, outside agencies, health professionals, and field staff.
- Receive and coordinate incoming calls, providing patients, clients, and referral sources with basic information to help them access appropriate services.
- Communicate with patients or clients and their families about arrangements for starting care or services.
- Complete intake screening by obtaining, documenting, and analyzing required information to make a preliminary admission decision.
- Receive and log referrals; prepare reports and responses to inquiries; provide telephone contact and on-call support as needed.
- Promote care and services to prospective patients and clients.
- Where permitted by law, receive verbal orders from physicians to initiate care or services.
- Collect and enter customer information into the management information system.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance.
- 401(k)/Roth.
- Paid vacation time.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Online training, growth opportunities, and ability to earn CEUs.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): eligible employees receive company-contributed shares after one year and 1,000 hours worked.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
