RN Clinical Supervisor - Hospice

St. Croix Hospice•Lincolnshire, IL

6d•$91,000 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Clinical Supervisor is an experienced nurse responsible for ensuring that patient care and services are coordinated, managed, and delivered appropriately. The supervisor collaborates with other clinical leaders to direct care teams and provide hospice care in accordance with each patient’s Plan of Care. The role reviews referrals and patient information, determines hospice or home-care needs, assigns personnel, and consults with the Medical Director or Hospice Physician about service eligibility. The supervisor evaluates cases through home visits, conferences, record reviews, and review of clinician services; guides clinicians; supports care planning and therapeutic goals; and participates in interdisciplinary case conferences. The position also oversees clinical record compliance, supports staff orientation and continuing education, contributes to organizational planning and quality improvement, and promotes hospice services and customer service in the community. The position is full-time in Lincolnshire, Illinois. The starting annual base salary range is $91,000–$98,000. Actual salary depends on factors including location, education, certifications, experience, and skillsets. The total compensation package may include employee benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
Previous experience in a hospice or home-care setting.
Two years of management or supervisory experience.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Associate degree required.
Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
Ability to pass a background check, consumer report, and drug test.
If driving: valid state driver’s license, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance meeting state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Nurses holding a multistate license can practice in other states without obtaining additional licenses while maintaining an RN license in their primary state of residence; Minnesota, Michigan, and Illinois are not in the Nursing Licensure Compact.

Responsibilities

Receive case referrals and review available patient information, including home visits, to determine hospice or home-care needs.
Assign appropriate hospice personnel to cases as needed.
Consult with the Medical Director or Hospice Physician about questions regarding patient eligibility for services.
Review and evaluate cases through home visits, conferences, record reviews, and review of clinician services; discuss and verify impressions and guide clinicians to support effective performance and quality care.
Remain available during operating hours to assist clinicians as appropriate.
Review patients’ diagnoses, prognoses, medications, procedures, and clinical courses.
Assist clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, setting priorities, and developing plans of care.
Attend case conferences with hospice personnel to coordinate care and discuss interdisciplinary group involvement.
Conduct quarterly record reviews and communicate findings and recommendations to the Manager of Clinical Services and hospice personnel.
Assist with orientation of new employees.
Ensure clinical records are properly maintained in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Assist supervisory hospice personnel with planning, implementing, and evaluating in-service and continuing education programs.
Help implement organizational policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
Assess community health needs and assist in developing plans or programs to address them.
Participate in public relations and community activities that promote the organization’s role in hospice and health care delivery.
Promote customer service orientation among hospice personnel.
Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
Attend interdisciplinary group meetings.
Maintain personal professional growth and develop knowledge and practice skills through continuing education and in-service classes.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.