CLINICAL MANAGER RN - HOSPICE

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible as a member of the interdisciplinary and clinical management teams to the Director
for the implementation, delivery, coordination and supervision of Hospice services delivered by
respective team consistent with Hospice policies and procedures.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
1. Supervise the planning, coordination and delivery of the interdisciplinary group
interventions.
2. Assign patient/family to appropriate staff member(s).
3. Participate and provide leadership in the team for regular interdisciplinary group
meetings; the development, review and revision of the patient/family plan of care;
facilitation of problem solving sessions; and delivery of team support.
4. Implement and monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
5. Serve as a member of the management team in order to address problems associated with
the delivery of services and staff development needs, to put forth suggestions for
appropriate additions/changes in policies and procedures and to give peer input to
enhance and improve the management function.
6. Supervise the maintenance of medical records assuring accuracy, completeness and
compliance with licensing regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards.
7. Provide supervision of support and clerical staff in cooperation with other members of the
management team.
8. Oversee clinical supervision of nursing personnel, Hospice Aides and Homemakers.
9. Conduct appropriate supervisory visits which allow for clinical observation of
performance of assigned team members.
10. Provide information for inclusion in written performance evaluations for all staff assigned
to team in cooperation with appropriate members of the management team.
11. Provide leadership and counsel to nursing personnel to measurably enhance staff
development.
12. Identify need for staff education and assist in the development of inservice programs for
interdisciplinary group.
13. Assist in education/training programs.
14. Participate in orientation of new personnel as appropriate to team responsibilities.
15. Perform specific assignments as directed by the Director.
16. Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
17. Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
18. Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about
providing care for the patient.
19. Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of
symptoms) following doctor’s orders.
20. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance
with HIPAA regulations.
21. Always communicates to the Director if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a
procedure.
22. Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when
unavailable for assigned duties.
23. Maintain skills and knowledge.
24. Participates in QAPI program.
25. Other duties assigned by the Clinical DIrector/Administrator