Hospice Rn Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Either a baccalaureate degree and two years of full-time supervisory experience in hospice or home health within the last five years, or four years of hospice or home health experience within the last five years, including supervisory duties.
• 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.
• Active Hospice Certification through a recognized Hospice & Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC), or willingness to obtain certification and/or required training within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.
• Guide and counsel coordinators and Clinical Supervisors/Nursing Supervisors to improve home health care services delivered by organization personnel.
• Assist Clinical Supervisors/Nursing Supervisors in managing clinical teams and planning.
• Help clinical personnel assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient and family/caregiver care as indicated.
• Assist the Executive Director/Administrator with preparation and administration of the organization's budget.
• Interpret operational indicators to identify census and volume changes that could affect staffing, revenue, or expenses.
• Evaluate the performance of Clinical Supervisors/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 organizational activities.
• Ensure clinical records are maintained in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Maintain adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for patient services.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the orientation program for new personnel; provide orientation directly or delegate it to another staff member.
• Plan and implement in-service and continuing education programs to meet personnel education and training needs.
• Assist in evaluating organizational performance through the performance improvement program, productivity, and quarterly and annual reviews.
• Ensure quality and safe delivery of hospice services.
• Assist in 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