What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Hospice position at Primecare Hospice & Palliative Inc?
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and experienced Hospice RN Supervisor to join our dedicated hospice care team in Milledgeville. This full-time leadership role is essential to ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of end-of-life care in accordance with our mission of dignity, comfort, and compassion.
The RN Supervisor will not only deliver direct patient care but also serve as a clinical leader, managing day-to-day hospice field operations, supporting and supervising staff, and coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates are empathetic clinicians with hospice experience, a strong sense of initiative, and a passion for mentoring others in a supportive, patient-centered environment.
Salary & Benefits
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Annual Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000
- On-Call Pay Structure:
- $150 per weekday on-call (Monday – Thursday)
$450 for weekend on-call (Friday – Sunday)
- $150 per weekday on-call (Monday – Thursday)
Work Schedule
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Standard Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- On-Call Duties: Weekends and As Needed
Core Responsibilities
Clinical Supervision & Leadership
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Oversee and support day-to-day clinical operations across the hospice team
- Supervise LPNs and CNAs, ensuring high standards of clinical care and professionalism
- Conduct supervisory field visits to evaluate care delivery and staff performance
- Mentor and guide staff nurses in clinical decision-making, patient communication, and documentation
Patient Care & Case Management
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Perform skilled nursing visits, including start-of-care (admissions), routine, and PRN visits
- Provide comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and pain/symptom management
- Develop, update, and implement individualized plans of care in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG)
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease progression, medications, and hospice philosophy
- Respond to changes in patient condition with clinical interventions and communication with the medical director
Admissions & Acute Visits
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Lead the admission process by completing initial assessments, obtaining consents, and setting care expectations
- Coordinate DME delivery, medication orders, and first visits by all disciplines
- Be available for acute needs and symptom management as they arise
Interdisciplinary Coordination
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Attend and actively participate in weekly IDG meetings to review and coordinate ongoing care plans
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and therapists to ensure holistic care
- Act as a liaison between families, team members, and the organization to ensure clear communication
Compliance & Quality Assurance
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Ensure documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with Medicare and agency standards
- Participate in QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) activities
- Monitor clinical metrics, patient outcomes, and staff adherence to protocols
Implement corrective actions or performance improvement plans when needed
Day-to-Day Duties
A typical day might include:
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Morning clinical huddle or coordination call
- Reviewing overnight reports or urgent needs
- Prioritizing and assigning patient visits to LPNs/CNAs
- Completing a supervisory field visit with a CNA, followed by documentation and coaching
- Admitting a new patient: reviewing the referral, visiting the patient, gathering consents, performing a full clinical assessment, and initiating the care plan
- Attending an IDG meeting to update the team on case progress and collaborate on care strategies
- Handling urgent calls from families or field staff to guide symptom management or emergency care
- Ensuring orders are signed, supplies are delivered, and patient records are updated before day's end
- Being on-call after hours or weekends as schedule
Qualifications
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Active RN license in the state of Georgia (required)
- Minimum of 2 years of hospice or home health experience (preferred)
- Prior supervisory or team lead experience is a plus
- Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
- Proficient with EMR systems and electronic documentation
- Exceptional communication, organization, and leadership abilities
- Compassionate, calm under pressure, and highly adaptable
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000