Hospice Assistant Nurse Manager (RN)-Registered Nurse, Midlands Inpatient, Full Time

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises clinical staff and coordinates the interdisciplinary plan of care for delivery of hospice services to patients who are terminally ill and their family in collaboration and coordination with the Nursing Director (DON). Supervises care provided by staff to ensure the delivery of safe and quality patient care and to ensure appropriate standards of professional nursing practice are maintained in the home and clinical setting. Maintains high visibility to patients/families and staff on the unit, especially during off-shifts, and resolves problems as needed. Performs a variety of administrative, human resource, payroll, quality improvement, and department coordination activities. Provides direct patient care as needed. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate degree in Nursing with a signed Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to enroll in an accredited BSN or MSN program within one year and obtain a BSN or MSN degree within four (4) years.
Three (3) years RN experience.
Two (2) years in appropriate area of nursing.
Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.

Nice To Haves

Management/supervisory experience
Certified in nursing specialty

Responsibilities

Oversees a variety of patient care activities to ensure the delivery of safe and quality patient care on the unit/service. Activities include but are not limited to staff allocation and scheduling; patient assignments; rounds; investigation/resolution of patient care issues; educates potential patients about hospice services; assess the patient's level of understanding and ability to make an informed consent; coordination of admission, discharges, and transfers; ensuring appropriate transitions of care between shifts; interdepartmental coordination and direct patient care, as needed.
Assists with continuing staff development to include clinical problem solving and decision-making skills.
Facilitates new staff orientation and training.
Maintains records/documentation pertaining to staff competencies, certification and/or licensure.
Serves as a professional role model, coach and resource for employees.
Supports the DON by performing a variety of human resources activities including, but not limited to interviewing, hiring, evaluating, coaching, counseling, and performance management of unit staff.
May assist with Payroll processing.
Performs a variety of administrative and quality management activities to ensure that quality expectations and regulatory requirements are met.
Ensures unit compliance with departmental, Prisma Health, safety, regulatory, environmental, and infection control standards.
Maintains records/documentation pertaining to regulatory/environmental standards, quality audits or other unit-related record-keeping requirements.
Assists DON in preparation of Joint Commission visits, etc.
Performs a variety of customer service activities to ensure that customer service expectations are met or exceeded. Activities include but are not limited to role modeling; staff counseling; patient rounds; service recovery; and problem resolution.
Assists in maintaining unit budget by appropriate allocation and utilization of unit resources.
Shares accountability with DON for unit/department/organizational goal achievement.
Assists in planning, directing, and evaluating various short-term and long-term projects or performance improvement initiatives for the unit.
Develops, submits, implements and evaluates performance objectives for self and unit.
Participates in Nursing and/or hospital committees and work groups.
Represents hospice at various community functions through speaking engagements, meetings, and networking.
Performs other duties as assigned.
May have direct supervision of team members which may include hire/termination authority, disciplinary authority, and performance management responsibilities.
May have budget input or responsibilities.