Hospice Admissions RN Manager

Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Hospital Liaisons, Admission RNs, LVNs, and MSWs.Responsible for adequate staffing to ensure timely patient access to hospice services seven days a week.
Initiates establish, develops, and maintains professional relationships between hospice andvarious referral sources, e.g., hospitals, hospitalists, facilities, and independent medicalclinics/offices, to ensure a consistent base and flow of patient referrals. Collaborates with the Medical Director on any high acuity referrals or admissions. Provides direct supervision of Hospital Liaisons, Placement Coordinators, Admission RNs, LVNs and MSWs as evidenced by ongoing ride-along and coaching. Works collaboratively daily with the Access Center Manager or Supervisor to ensure timely same-day hospice admissions. Responsible for working closely with the Director of Sales and Marketing, and Regional Liaisons to ensure growth and customer service objectives are met. Ensures professional handoff of all service recovery concerns to the appropriate Regional Liaisons. Displays an ongoing commitment to excellence in customer
service to both internal and external customers.

The Elizabeth Hospice is San Diego's oldest non-profit hospice of 45 years. We are growing and looking for talented individuals to join our high performing team and support our mission. We serve all of San Diego county and south Riverside county with multiple hospice office locations.

Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life for those nearing the end of life's journey and for those who grieve.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Salary: $120,000-$140,00 annually. Subject to experience and qualifications.

Work Location: Escondido, CA

Travel: Travel will be required for events

1. Ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations regarding obtaining and processing of referral
information and patient admissions to hospice.
2. Works with the marketing team in nurturing relationships and building a referral base.
3. Serves as Clinical Resource for the Access Center reviewing referrals and pending inquiries.
4. Ensures timely effective follow-up of all pending referrals.
5. Implements protocols to assure compliance with all federal, state and local health care regulations as
they affect the provision of clinical services.
6. Responsible for providing day-to-day oversight of the Hospital Liaisons, Admission RNs, LVNs, and
MSWs.
7. Oversees the orientation and mentoring of new Hospital Liaisons, Admission RNs, LVNs, and MSWs.
8. Responsible for updating and maintaining the liaison resource/orientation material.
9. Oversees all hiring, counseling, and terminations. Collaborates with Human Resources to ensure
competitive recruitment and retention activities.
10. Responsible for staff compliance with all required clinical and administrative deadlines.
11. Responsible for timely all staff evaluations and performance plans.
12. Ensures the coordination of services for discharge of patients from hospitals onto T.E.H.'s program
of care.
13. Collaboratively works with the Access Center Manager or Supervisor, Director of Sales and Marketing
along with the Regional Liaison Team to troubleshoot real or perceived problems identified by referral
sources and resolve customer complaints.
14. Demonstrates knowledge and shares expertise in aggressive symptom management as well as
assessment of patient/family psychosocial and spiritual needs, implementing appropriate level. and plan
of care with team, collaborating with the program Medical Director

1. Current CA RN License required.
2. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Four years of hospice experience required with a minimum two (2) years supervisory experience
required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with internal and external customers.
5. Excellent computer skills required (MS Outlook, Excel, Word)
6. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage crisis situations.
7. Current driver's license with proof of auto insurance required.
8. Bilingual/Bicultural English/Spanish a plus.
9. Proof of TB clearance and current CPR certification required.

We place a high importance on our employees and reward staff in several ways such as:

Competitive hospice industry compensation
• Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contribution
• 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
• Supportive work culture which encourages work life balance
• Substantial Paid Time Off, paid holidays & floating holiday
• Employee development program managed by in-house education department to support individualized orientation and professional growth needs.
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Monthly mileage reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

"The Elizabeth Hospice is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law."