Registered Nurse Intake Hospice

Intermountain Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Incentives: caregiver incentive and $5

Referral bonus

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Hospice Intake RN to review referrals, assess patient needs, and coordinate admissions for hospice services. This role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure timely access to care and smooth transitions for patients and families.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with three 12-hour shifts weekly, and a compensation range based on experience. Utah location with in-office and remote components.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice.
• BSN from an accredited program; degree verified.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers; active or maintained.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals and assess patient eligibility for hospice care.
• Conduct clinical assessments and coordinate admissions.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and care teams.
• Facilitate timely access to hospice services and transitions of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

RN license

BSN

BLS Certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) Intake Hospice serves as a compassionate clinical resource for patients, families, providers, and referral sources seeking hospice services. This role is responsible for reviewing referrals, conducting clinical assessments, coordinating admissions, and ensuring patients receive timely access to hospice care. The RN Intake Hospice utilizes clinical expertise, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration to evaluate patient needs, facilitate care transitions, and support patients and families during a significant stage of their healthcare journey.

Why Work With Us

Join a dedicated hospice team committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care during life's most meaningful moments. As a Hospice Intake RN, you'll play a vital role in connecting patients and families with the support they need while collaborating with an experienced interdisciplinary team in a rewarding and mission-driven environment.

Make a meaningful difference by helping patients and families navigate the transition to hospice care.

Use your clinical expertise to assess patient needs and coordinate appropriate hospice services.

Collaborate with physicians, case managers, social workers, and care teams throughout the care continuum.

Work in a supportive environment focused on compassion, dignity, and quality of life.

Enjoy a hybrid work environment that combines remote flexibility with in-office collaboration.

Posting Specifics

Benefits Eligible: Yes

• Schedule: Full-time, three 12-hour shifts per week.
• Shift Requirements: Rotating days, weekends, holidays, and start times.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid position with both remote and in-office responsibilities.
• Location Requirement: Candidates must reside in Utah.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Pay Rate based on experience
• Incentives: Annual caregiver incentive and a $500 referral bonus
• Opportunities for Professional Development through training and certification programs

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $35.22 - $53.29

Minimum Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of home health or hospice experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with hospice admissions, intake, care coordination, case management, or transitions of care preferred.
• Familiarity with hospice eligibility criteria and end-of-life care services preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Home Services - Salt Lake City

Work City: South Jordan

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

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