Per Diem Intake Nurse

Why Croí Health?

Croí Health is a mission-driven, non-profit organization providing home health, palliative, hospice, and wellness services across 27 communities, from Milton to Plymouth. Consistently earning five-star CMS ratings, we lead with innovation, quality, and heart.

Join us and make a difference every day—because here, caring is more than what we do, it’s who we are.

What will you be doing:

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and detail-oriented

Intake Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

to join our team on a

per diem

basis. This position plays a key role in ensuring patients receive timely, appropriate home health services and offers

remote flexibility following the completion of onsite training. Remote work must be done in Massachusetts.

Schedule:

• Minimum commitment of 2 shifts per month
• Department operational hours are 7 days per week, with day shifts between 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM

Compensation:

• Ranges from $38\.00/hr. - $48\.00/hr. based on licensure and experience

In this role, you will:

• Review and clinically assess incoming referrals to determine appropriateness for home health services.
• Ensure referrals are processed accurately and in a timely manner while maintaining compliance with agency, Medicare, Managed Care, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Clinical Managers to coordinate daily admissions, prioritize referrals, and manage agency capacity.
• Partner with Intake Coordinators to oversee the referral process from receipt through admission.
• Communicate with physicians, hospitals, case managers, and other referral sources to obtain clinical documentation and facilitate timely admissions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with referral partners by providing education, support, and exceptional customer service.
• Serve as a clinical resource for the Intake team, utilizing sound clinical judgment to prioritize and triage referrals.
• Maintain accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).

What we’re looking for in you:

• Current Massachusetts RN or LPN license in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience required.
• 1\+ year of direct home health experience preferred.
• Medicare and Managed Care experience required.
• Working knowledge of home health and hospice regulations.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and triage skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple referrals in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with electronic medical records; MatrixCare experience is preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.

Croí Health complies with applicable federal and state civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them less favorably because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), sex (including sex characteristics, including intersex traits, pregnancy, or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity and sex stereotypes), age, disability (including mental illness and substance abuse disorders), genetic material, veteran status, communicable disease, natural or protective hairstyles or any combination, thereof with regard to admission, access to treatment or employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.