RN - Hospice Intake Lead
About The Position
The RN - Hospice Intake Lead is responsible for the coordination and implementation of the referral process and the coordination and initiation of the admissions process. This role works collaboratively with Nurse Managers to ensure optimal hospice care and manages resources to provide quality delivery of care within cost-effective parameters and regulatory standards. The position also involves functioning as a resource person, mentor, and coach for clinical staff, and managing phone calls and communications with other members of the health care team. The role requires a commitment to integrating mission values into daily work performance and relationships, guided by compassion, dignity, respect, empowerment, and growth.
Requirements
- Valid RN license in NJ
- 5 years of medical/surgical experience required
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred
- 1 year of hospice/palliative care or three years of oncology experience preferred
- OCN, CRNH, or Board Certification in Nursing Professional Development preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordination and implementation of the referral process
- Coordination and initiation of the admissions process
- Works collaboratively with the Nurse Managers to ensure optimal hospice care
- Collaborates with Manager on complex referrals
- Assigns pending referrals to referral staff each day
- Assigns portals to specific referral staff each day
- Facilitates afternoon huddle to assess referral activity
- Accountable for ensuring mission values are translated and integrated into daily work performance and relationships
- Utilizes excellent interpersonal skills to promote both external and internal customer satisfaction
- Functions as resource person, mentor and coach for clinical staff
- Manages resources to provide quality delivery of care within cost-effective parameters and regulatory standards
- Manages phone calls and communications with other members of the health care team
- Assists manager with monthly schedule for referral center staff
Benefits
- Full Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Paid Time Off
- 403(b) plan plus 5% employer match
- Tuition & mileage reimbursement
- Annual Merit Increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
