Hospice Rn Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current registered nurse licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing.
• Three years of management experience within the last five years in hospice, including at least one year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
• Four years of registered nurse experience within the last five years in a home health agency, primary care clinic, or health facility, including at least one year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
• Knowledge and expertise in clinical decision-making for the patient population and in quality management review and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional administrative personnel.
• Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community.
• Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations, and CHAP standards.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in health care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.
• Guide and counsel coordinators and clinical or nursing supervisors to support continuous improvement in care services.
• Assist clinical or nursing supervisors with clinical team management and planning.
• Support clinical personnel with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient and family or caregiver care.
• Assist the Executive Director or Administrator with preparation and administration of the organization’s budget.
• Interpret operational indicators to identify census and service-volume changes that could affect staffing, revenue, or expenses.
• Evaluate the performance of clinical or nursing supervisors and help them develop skills and techniques for evaluating clinicians.
• Hire, evaluate, and terminate organization personnel.
• Conduct clinical performance evaluations annually or more frequently when indicated.
• Oversee patient clinical records, statistics, reports, and records used to evaluate and report organization activities.
• Ensure clinical records are maintained in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Maintain adequate and appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment for patient services.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate orientation for new personnel, and provide or delegate orientation.
• Plan and implement in-service and continuing education programs to meet personnel training needs.
• Assist with evaluating organizational performance through performance improvement, productivity, and quarterly and annual reviews.
• Ensure the quality and safe delivery of hospice services.
• Assist with developing organizational goals.
• Develop, recommend, and administer organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
• Pet insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week