Hospice Intake Lead RN — Admissions & Team Mentor

Samaritanhospice; New Jersey; On-site; USD 76,960 - 93,712; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Annual Merit Increases

Job summary

Samaritan Hospice is hiring an RN to coordinate referrals and admissions, working with Nurse Managers to ensure top-tier hospice care. The role includes staffing coordination, mentoring clinical staff, and ensuring regulatory standards are met.

The ideal candidate has an NJ RN license, a BSN preferred, and 5 years medical/surgical experience; hospice or oncology background is favored. This position offers comprehensive benefits in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• RN license valid in NJ
• BSN preferred; 5 years medical/surgical experience required
• 1 year hospice/palliative care or 3 years oncology experience preferred
• OCN, CRNH, or Board Certification in Nursing Professional Development preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the referral process and initiate admissions
• Collaborate with Nurse Managers to ensure optimal hospice care
• Assist manager with monthly referral center staff schedule
• Assign pending referrals and portals to staff daily
• Facilitate afternoon huddle to assess referral activity
• Promote mission values and compassionate care in daily work
• Serve as resource person, mentor and coach for clinical staff
• Manage resources to deliver quality care within cost and regulatory standards
• Handle phone calls and communications with the health care team
• Weekend obligation: one weekend per month and one holiday per year

Skills

Coordination

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Schedule management

Education

RN license (NJ)

BSN preferred

OCN/CRNH or Nursing Professional Development certification preferred

Board Certification in Nursing Professional Development preferred

Job description

Samaritan Hospice is hiring an RN to coordinate referrals and admissions, working with Nurse Managers to ensure top-tier hospice care. The role includes staffing coordination, mentoring clinical staff, and ensuring regulatory standards are met.

The ideal candidate has an NJ RN license, a BSN preferred, and 5 years medical/surgical experience; hospice or oncology background is favored. This position offers comprehensive benefits in New Jersey.