Weekend Access Center Lead for Hospice Admissions

Jobtome; Village of Great Neck (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MJHS is seeking an experienced Nurse Leader to oversee weekend Access Center staff, Hospice Care Planners, and Admission RNs. You will mentor frontline teams, ensure compliant referral processing, and coordinate admissions for eligible patients.

In collaboration with clinical and on-call supervisors, you will monitor workflows, drive quality and safety, and uphold regulatory standards across Hospice care services in NY. Strong leadership, communication, and patient-centered care are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with RN licensure in NYS.
• Hospice nursing experience (min. 3 years) desired.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of Home Health/Hospice regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekend leadership to Access Center staff, Admission RNs, and Hospice Care Planners.
• Mentor staff on referral processes, roles, responsibilities, and compliance with MJHS guidelines.
• Supervise referral workflow, documentation, and audits to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Guide staff on timely start of care for hospice-eligible patients and address barriers in referrals.
• Monitor referral processes and patient/family communications; identify improvement opportunities aligning with growth and quality indicators.
• Ensure compliance with Hospice Conditions of Participation, prognostication guidelines, and admission documentation.
• Collaborate with hospice physicians and managers to coordinate patient care and admissions.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements and risk management in patient care, safety, and legal matters.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Coaching

Teamwork

Teaching

Customer service

Problem solving

Multitasking

Attendance

Education

BSN or BS degree preferred

RN License NYS

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

MJHS is seeking an experienced Nurse Leader to oversee weekend Access Center staff, Hospice Care Planners, and Admission RNs. You will mentor frontline teams, ensure compliant referral processing, and coordinate admissions for eligible patients.

In collaboration with clinical and on-call supervisors, you will monitor workflows, drive quality and safety, and uphold regulatory standards across Hospice care services in NY. Strong leadership, communication, and patient-centered care are essential.