Hospice RN Clinical Supervisor

Hospice RN Clinical Supervisor for Grand Junction Office

The Hospice RN Clinical Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that patient care is coordinated and managed appropriately. The Hospice RN Clinical Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that care and services are delivered appropriately and for the supervision of clinical personnel. The Hospice RN Clinical Supervisor is also willing to see patients.

I. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. As needed, develops and initiates the plan of care and assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s). Also Initiates proper preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.

2. Ensures a Clinical Supervisor is available during all operating hours.

3. Responsible for assuring the development, implementation, and updates of the individualized plan of care, which would entail communication with all physicians involved in the plan of care and integration of orders, including medication orders, from all physicians involved in the plan of care.

4. Receives case referrals and accepts those who the agency is capable of providing services for.

5. Reviews available patient information related to case, including home visits, to determine home health care needs. Assigns appropriate home care personnel to case as needed.

6. Conferences with Attending Physician regarding any questions about an individual's eligibility for services.

7. Reviews and evaluates each case by reviewing the services provided by clinicians, conferences, record review, discusses and verifies impressions, instructs and guides clinicians to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality home care services, and is available at all times during operating hours to assist clinicians as appropriate.

8. Reviews patient's medical diagnosis, procedures, medications, and clinical course.

9. Assists clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing plan of care.

10. Attends and runs, and documents case conference meetings with organization personnel to facilitate coordination of care.

11. Participates in quarterly record reviews and communicates findings and recommendations to Director of Nursing and appropriate organization personnel.

12. Assists in the screening and interviewing process of new organization personnel and

13. Makes recommendations for employment of individuals. Assists in the orientation of new organization personnel.

14. Assists Director of Nursing in the planning, implementation and evaluation of in-service and continuing education programs.

15. Complies with accepted professional standards and principles.

16. Participates in public relation and community activities that promote the Organization's role as an effective member of the health care delivery system.

17. Complies with accepted professional standards and principles.

18. Participates in public relation and community activities that promote the Organization's role as an effective member of the health care delivery system.

19. Participates actively in quality assessment performance improvement program.

20. Performs other duties and activities as delegated by the Director of Nursing and/or Branch Manager.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

II. JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

1. Must be a registered nurse with current licensure to practice in Colorado.

2. Previous experience in hospice setting required and with two years management or supervisory experience preferred. Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.

3. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.

4. Have excellent observation, good nursing judgment and communication skills.

5. The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

6. Complies and maintains current CPR certification.

7. Demonstrates excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) experience for documentation?
• Are you open to working in the office at 2764 Compass Dr Ste 244, Grand Junction, CO 81506?
• Are you available to work Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm?
• Are you open to seeing hospice patients in the Grand Junction?
• How many years of hospice experience do you have?
• How many years of home health experience do you have?
• Are you open to building our hospice program?

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)
• Hospice: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000