Role Description
The Hospice Intake Nurse Coordinator serves as a dedicated backup for market-level Intake Nurses across all Ennoble Care markets. This remote position provides coverage during PTO, manages overflow workload during high-volume periods, and plays a key role in onboarding, educating, and training new Intake staff to ensure consistent intake processes company-wide.
Essential Functions
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Intake Support and Coverage
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Serve as the primary backup Intake Nurse for all Ennoble Care markets, providing seamless coverage during PTO, leaves of absence, and staffing gaps.
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Assist market Intake Nurses with overflow referrals and increased workload during high-volume periods.
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Receive, review, and process all referral and intake information in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
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Complete referral and intake forms accurately and route them appropriately for admission approval.
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Verify Medicare coverage and confirm benefit period information through appropriate systems and working files.
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Assist in the coordination and scheduling of appropriately skilled clinicians to fill cases, entering scheduling information into the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
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Education, Training, and Quality
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Deliver standardized education and training to newly hired Intake staff across all markets, ensuring consistency in workflows and documentation.
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Develop and maintain training materials, reference guides, and standard operating procedures related to the intake process.
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Serve as a subject matter expert on intake best practices, regulatory requirements, and EMR system functionality.
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Partner with the Compliance Department to identify process improvement opportunities and support quality assurance initiatives related to intake operations.
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Provide ongoing mentorship and coaching to market Intake Nurses as needed.
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General
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Maintain clear and timely communication with market leadership, clinical teams, and the Compliance Department.
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Participate in team meetings, trainings, and compliance-related activities as required.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Required
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Minimum of 2 years of experience in hospice or home health intake.
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Minimum of 3 years of experience working with EMR systems.
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Strong computer literacy with the ability to navigate multiple systems and maintain accurate electronic records.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote environment with strong organizational and time-management skills.
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Preferred
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Active LPN license in good standing (multi-state or Compact license preferred).
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Experience training, mentoring, or onboarding clinical or administrative staff.
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Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance verification processes.
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Experience working across multiple markets or regions within a home health or hospice organization.
Work Environment
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Fully remote position requiring a reliable high-speed internet connection and a dedicated, private workspace.
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Standard working hours with flexibility to accommodate coverage needs across multiple time zones and markets.
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Occasional travel may be required for in-person training sessions or company meetings.
Benefits
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Medical, Dental, Vision and supplementary benefits such as Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
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Paid Time Off
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Paid Office Holidays
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Paid Sick Time
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401(k) with up to 3% company match
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Referral Program
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Payactiv: pay-on-demand. Cash out earned money when and where you need it!