Hospice Weekends Supervisor (RN)

Mission Healthcare•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Healthcare, a large home health and hospice company, is seeking a Hospice Weekends Supervisor (RN). This role is crucial for providing clinical leadership and resource support during weekend hours. The company emphasizes its core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service (CARES) and is dedicated to taking care of its people. The position offers an opportunity to impact patient lives daily and grow within a collaborative and compassionate culture. Mission Healthcare operates in seven states and is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States.

Requirements

Active RN license in good standing.
Strong clinical assessment and critical‑thinking skills.
Ability to lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving abilities.
Comfortable working independently and making high‑level clinical decisions.
Proficient with HCHB and hospice documentation standards.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2–3 years of hospice or palliative care experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the resource RN for all field clinicians, providing real‑time clinical guidance, symptom‑management recommendations, and support with complex patient situations.
Assist staff with care‑planning decisions, medication adjustments (per protocol), and escalation pathways.
Engage in course‑of‑action discussions with clinicians, triage nurses, and providers to ensure safe, appropriate, and timely interventions.
Collaborate closely with the intake and admissions team to coordinate weekend admissions, evaluate appropriateness, and ensure timely response to referrals.
Monitor and support the flow of new admissions, resumption of care visits, and urgent evaluations.
Communicate with physicians, facilities, and interdisciplinary team members to maintain continuity of care.
Monitor weekend staffing levels, productivity expectations, and visit completion to ensure adequate coverage and workload balance.
Adjust assignments based on acuity, geography, and emergent needs.
Provide support to field staff experiencing high caseloads or unexpected challenges.
Ensure compliance with agency standards, including HUV (High‑Utilization Visits) and SFV (Skilled Follow‑Up Visits).
Review documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to hospice regulations.
Identify potential compliance risks and communicate concerns to leadership.
Serve as a point of contact for patients, families, and facility partners during weekend hours.
Address concerns, provide education, and support emotional needs with compassion and professionalism.
Facilitate communication between families, field clinicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
Collaborate with the triage team, especially during periods of high call volume, to ensure timely response to symptom crises, deaths, and urgent visits.
Provide clinical backup and decision‑making support to triage nurses.
Coordinate urgent field visits when necessary.
Maintain clear communication with weekday leadership regarding weekend events, patient changes, staffing issues, and operational needs.
Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and compassionate care.
Support onboarding or mentoring of new weekend staff as needed.