OverviewDirector Admissions, HospiceLocation: Newark, DEPosition: Director Admissions, Hospice
Position Type: Full-Time
Remote/Virtual Position: No
Coverage Area: New Castle, Kent, and Sussex countiesSalary: $115k - $135k /year Schedule: M-F / On call as neededCompetitive Health BenefitsGenerous PTO, Matching 401k to 6%Mileage ReimbursementThis is an onsite position located at our Newark, DE office location. current Delaware RN License Required
Offer Based on Years of Experience
What You Need to Know - Bachelor's degree
- 4+ years previous hospice, home health or case management experience, or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to effectively direct a variety of personnel and utilize mentoring and motivational skills
Required Certifications and Licensures:- Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of agency operation
- Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
Responsibilities:- Develops, coaches and serves as a resource and liaison to the Admissions Team and all staff who assist in the process from referral inquiry to admission
- Ensure all patient and family services offered by the Hospice, during the referral inquiry to admission process, comply with federal, state(s) and local regulatory requirements
a. Assume responsibility for a patient and family including, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care, as assigned - When necessary, communicate with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient and families
- Evaluate staff productivity, referral and admission data on a routine basis to adequate staffing exists to support excellence in response to referral inquiry and admissions and meet budgetary requirements
- Monitor Vital Signs Respiratory Rate report to track referrals and admission data to coordinate related follow up with the Executive Director (ED), Director-Business Development (DBD) and leadership, as required
- Mentor and model follow-up activities on active and pending referrals to meet defined conversion rate goals on a consistent basis
- Participate in site leadership team meetings:
a. Collaborate to address operational issues
b. Participate in short- and long-term strategic planning - Meet with the Admissions Team weekly to review referral and admissions data, pending referral status, provide follow up from leadership meetings and provide ongoing support and education
- Participate in monthly Director-Clinical Operations (DCO) and Team Director (TD) meetings for operations feedback and ongoing education
Our Investment in YouCaring for others starts with caring for you. We're committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-matching 401(k)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
- Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
- And more!
