Hospice Director of Nurses | Hospice Of Light

Singing River Health System•Ocean Springs, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Director of Nurses is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team under the general direction of the Hospice Administrator, the attending physician and the Hospice Medical Director. The Director of Nurses HOL oversees the provision of skilled nursing assessment, planning and care in order to maximize the comfort and health of Hospice patients and families. Responsibilities include a combination of patient care and clinical management tasks. The Director of Nurses HOL is responsible for making assignments, supervising assigned staff and assisting with performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved NLN school of nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
Required to complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
A minimum of five (5) years’ work experience as an RN within the past five (5) years.
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Must have working knowledge of hospice programs; knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid; knowledge of Joint Commission, state and federal guidelines, regulations, requirements and standards as they apply to hospice care, life safety and healthcare.
Must have a comprehensive knowledge and developed skills in pain and symptom control and psychology of loss.
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
Must have a valid driver license and satisfactory driving record as job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area – with the employee providing his/her own transportation.
Frequent travel within a radius of 50 miles, with occasional travel beyond, is required.
Must have liability insurance of personal vehicle used in Hospice activity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
One (1) year experience in a hospice center or home health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees the provision of skilled nursing assessment, planning and care in order to maximize the comfort and health of Hospice patients and families.
Makes assignments, supervises assigned staff and assists with performance improvement activities.