Director of Intake (Registered Nurse)

Suncrest Hospice Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, US

Why Suncrest

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

Actual Work/Life Balance
Competitive Pay
Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Paid Time Off
401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Details

The Director of Intake works closely with the business development team and referral sources. The Director of Intake is responsible for directing the day to day operations of the Intake Coordination team.

Qualifications

Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice with at least 1 year of hospice experience and two years of nursing experience
Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
Patience, motivation, and a positive attitude
Hospice or home health experience (Preferred)
Great leadership skills with the ability to inspire the trust of others
Balance team and individual responsibilities
Give and welcome feedback
Exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views, contribute to holding each other accountable and building a positive team spirit
Put the success of team above own interests
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
Monitor and self-correct own work processes and outcomes; apply feedback from others to improve performance

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