Hospice Intake Nurse: Admissions & Care Coordination

Circle of Life Hospice; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, AR seeks an Intake Nurse to coordinate admissions, obtain referrals and patient records, and ensure smooth transition to hospice care. Must hold an unrestricted RN or LPN license with at least two years of nursing experience in home health or a healthcare facility.

The role requires flexibility for weekend/holiday rotations, strong clinical skills, and the ability to multi-task in a high-stress environment while collaborating with physicians and care teams.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted RN or LPN license.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in home health or a healthcare facility.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admission process and obtain referral orders and patient records.
• Provide compassionate communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Maintain professional boundaries while handling human suffering.
• Document care activities in EMR and other systems.
• Schedule and coordinate face-to-face appointments with APRN/Physician.
• Support referral sources and update daily admissions/status.

Skills

Nursing license

Communication with patients

Care coordination

EMR documentation

Education

RN or LPN license

Tools

Referral Manager

Wellsky

SmartMD

EMR systems

Job description

Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, AR seeks an Intake Nurse to coordinate admissions, obtain referrals and patient records, and ensure smooth transition to hospice care. Must hold an unrestricted RN or LPN license with at least two years of nursing experience in home health or a healthcare facility.

The role requires flexibility for weekend/holiday rotations, strong clinical skills, and the ability to multi-task in a high-stress environment while collaborating with physicians and care teams.