RN - Hospice Intake Lead

RN - Hospice Intake Lead

Job Category: Clinical

Salary: $76,960 - $93,712.51 annually, based on years of experience.

Join Us and Be Apart of The Samaritan Difference!

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.

Benefits Include, But Not Limited To:

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Paid Time Off.
• 403(b) plan plus 5% employer match.
• Tuition & mileage reimbursement.
• Annual Merit Increases.

Qualifications:

REGISTERED NURSE

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