BSN preferred; 5 years of medical/surgical experience required.
1 year of hospice/palliative care or 3 years of oncology experience preferred.
OCN, CRNH, or Board Certification in Nursing Professional Development preferred.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and implement the referral process for hospice admissions.
Collaborate with Nurse Managers to deliver optimal hospice care.
Manage assignment of pending referrals to referral staff daily.
Facilitate afternoon huddles to assess referral activity.
Ensure mission values are integrated into daily performance.
Promote customer satisfaction through excellent interpersonal skills.
Function as a mentor and resource for clinical staff.
Manage communications with the healthcare team effectively.
Benefits
Full Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
Paid Time Off.
403(b) plan with 5% employer match.
Tuition and mileage reimbursement.
Annual merit increases.
Full Job Description
RN - Hospice Intake Lead (Full-Time)
Salary: $76,960 - $93,712.51 annually, based on years of experience.
What You'll Do:
Responsible for coordination and implementation of the referral process and the 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 being guided by the values of compassion, dignity, respect, empowerment and growth
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
Weekend obligation of one (1) weekend per month as well as one (1) holiday per year
What You'll Bring:
Valid RN license in NJ
BSN preferred, 5 years of medical/surgical experience required.
1 year of hospice/palliative care or three years of oncology experience preferred.
OCN, CRNH, or Board Certification in Nursing Professional Development preferred.
