Calvary Hospital, Inc

Hospice Intake Nurse

Calvary Hospital, Inc$113K — $140K *
Bronx, NY 10467In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Current New York State Registered Nurse License/Permit
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Experience in hospice or home care settings is beneficial
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to coordinate patient intake processes effectively

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Agency intake for Hospice/Home Care services
  • Explain eligibility criteria and reimbursement sources to patients and families
  • Attend Discharge Planning Conferences at hospitals for service planning
  • Act as an educational liaison regarding Hospice and Home Health Services
  • Develop policies for effective case intake and communication
  • Collect and communicate third-party payor information for billing purposes
  • Maintain regular communication with management for smooth information flow

Benefits

  • Accrued vacation days, sick days, holidays, and free days
  • Pension plan available after 5 years of service
  • Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan
  • Voluntary benefits including Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Free on-site parking
Full Job Description
Benefits/Perks:
  • Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, holidays, and free days
  • Pension (vested after 5 years of full-time or part-time service)
  • Participation in 403 (b)
  • Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Flex Spending, Transit Check
  • Free On-Site Parking

Requirements

The Hospice Intake Nurse 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.


Qualifications:
  • Current New York State Registered Nurse License/Permit.

Education:
  • Associate Degree
  • BSN from an accredited school is preferred.

Salary: $113,576 - $140,076 annually

About Calvary Hospital, Inc

Calvary Hospital, Inc is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides palliative care to adult patients with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. The hospital was founded in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of New York and is located in the Bronx, New York. Calvary Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and is a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. The hospital has a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains who work together to provide compassionate care to patients and their families. Calvary Hospital also offers a range of support services, including bereavement counseling and spiritual care.
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