Intake Licensed Practical Nurse, Hospice, Part Time, Day

Position Summary

Support the referral, screening, and onboarding process for potential and newly admitted hospice patients. This role assists in reviewing incoming referrals, gathering essential clinical information, and coordinating with physicians, referral sources, patients, and families to facilitate timely hospice admissions. Provides clear explanations of hospice philosophy, services, and the admission process to ensure understanding and promote a smooth and supportive transition to hospice care. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, this role helps ensure that patients who are appropriate for hospice services are identified, informed, and efficiently connected to care.

About the Role

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Completion of the Agency’s Orientation Program of the Valley Home Care.

Responsibilities

• Review and screen incoming referrals for hospice eligibility
• Gather essential clinical information from patients, families, and referring providers
• Coordinate with physicians, referral sources, patients, and families to facilitate timely hospice admissions
• Provide clear explanations of hospice philosophy, services, and the admission process to ensure understanding and promote a smooth transition to hospice care
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to identify, inform, and connect appropriate patients to hospice care
• Handle frequent interruptions including emergencies and adapt to changes in workloads and schedules
• Function competently in stressful situations related to patient needs
• Work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team, patients, family members, and co-workers
• Use critical thinking skills to set priorities, effectively problem-solve, and perform work accurately with attention to details

Requirements

• Current and valid NJ license
• CPR certification

Skills

• Ability to use critical thinking skills to set priorities, effectively problem-solve, and perform work accurately with attention to details, often changing from one task to another w/o loss of efficiency or composure
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions including emergencies and adapt to changes in workloads and schedules
• Ability to function competently in stressful situations related to patient needs
• Effective interpersonal and communication (oral and writing) skills

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retail Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Pay

$30.82 - $38.53 per hour