Clinical Team Lead- Admissions LifePath Hospice

Chapters Health•Temple Terrace, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Team Leader (CTL) of Patient Access is responsible for the daily oversight of the intake process, clinical coordination, and support of staff providing hospice care to the patient/family unit as indicated in the plan of care. This role acts as a clinical resource for clinical and office staff, oversees intake staff to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely processing of referrals, and assists scheduling staff with escalations. The CTL maintains relationships with referral sources and internal customers, recommends alternate approaches to patient care, and collaborates with other departments to ensure patient care needs are met. They also participate in complex patient care conferences, demonstrate respect for all clinical disciplines, and mentor staff. The role requires clear and accurate communication, providing constructive feedback, resolving conflict, and assisting others to improve communication skills, while ensuring timely attention to customer concerns and complaints and providing outstanding customer care.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state in which you work, current active single-state out-of-state nurse license, or current active multistate/compact nurse license.
Minimum of three (3) years’ nursing experience, with one (1) year hospice experience.
Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system
Excellent critical decision making and problem-solving skills
Ability to convey a high level of urgency
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to listen, coach, and train
Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
Flexible schedule to meet the needs of patients
Ability to physically access any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) in any area the Company serves
Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families
Able to remain calm and troubleshoot/handle crisis situations
Focus on service excellence
Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Working knowledge of the Medicare Conditions of Participation and the State Regulations for Hospice care
Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy
Ability to travel off-site to meet business needs.

Nice To Haves

Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

Acts as a clinical resource for clinical and office staff (i.e., Care Access Coordinators, Care Access RNs, etc.).
Oversees intake staff to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely processing of referrals and responses to referral sources.
Assists scheduling staff with escalations from the Care Navigation Center in collaboration with the Care Access Supervisor and/or Director of Patient Access.
Maintains relationships with referral sources and internal customers to meet the needs for efficient processing of patient information.
Recommends alternate approaches to patient care in collaboration with the Admissions Managers and Director of Patient Access, while ensuring that policies and procedures are followed.
Collaborates with other departments (i.e., Medical Services, Pharmacy, Infusion Program, and Continuous Care) to ensure patient care needs are addressed.
Participates in complex patient care conferences (i.e., ventilator withdrawals, pediatric referrals), as needed.
Demonstrates respect and understanding for all clinical disciplines required for quality patient care and mentors staff in this process.
Communicates in a clear and accurate manner.
Provides constructive feedback and resolves conflict directly.
Assists others to improve communication skills.
Ensures timely attention to customer concerns and complaints.
Provides outstanding customer care to patient and families.
Communicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors; utilizes positive approaches when working with others.
Performs other duties as assigned.