Admissions Director RN, Hospice

AccentCare, Inc. Newark, DE, US

Overview

Director Admissions, Hospice

Location: Newark, DE

Position: Director Admissions, Hospice

Job ID: 2026-87648

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Coverage Area: New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Hospice Director Admissions

Salary: $115k - $135k /year

Schedule: M-F / On call as needed

Competitive Health Benefits

Generous PTO, Matching 401k to 6%

Mileage Reimbursement

This 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

Reimagining Your Career in Hospice

Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.

We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together.

Be the Best Director of Admissions You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we want to meet you!

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 You

Caring 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!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.

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