Hospice Administrator

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Description:

This is a 32hr weekend position. Friday, Saturday and Sunday's.

Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Basic Job Function Summary

Coordinates all aspects of patient and family care outside of normal business hours, and on holidays and weekends. Serves as team leader, providing direction and supervision for the interdisciplinary team members.

Provide Triage, referral support and assistance with day-to-day operations for our hospice teams.

Essential Functions

• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time, as the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands
• Ensure that all patient/family services comply with federal, state(s) and local regulatory requirements and with accepted professional standards.
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of all direct patient/family care team members.
• Participate in the orientation and ongoing education of staff and volunteers.
• Assure that all initial assessments and required reassessments are conducted by qualified team members within required time frames.
• Performs any administrative functions including bypass, visit scheduling, and/or chart audits as requested.
• Directs any huddles related to on-call and may pull reports for morning huddle as assigned.
• May assume responsibility for a patient/family that includes assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.
• Initiate communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family and may assist with coordination of the development, implementation and review of the interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient/family.
• Assure the 24-hour availability of nursing and psychosocial services to patients/families and coordinates "on-call" assignments. Works in collaboration with hospice managers and/or supervisors to establish, manage, and communicate any staffing and/or scheduling calendars.
• May participate in IDG meetings.
• Maintain the hospice medical records, including clinical notes and progress notes, for each service provided to each patient according to established standards and agency policy and protocols.
• Communicate as needed with all members of the team, the patient/family, the Medical Director, the Hospice Manager and/or supervisor and others involved in the care of the patient to facilitate optimal care of patients/families.
• Assist in managing development of a discharge plan when a patient is discharged prior to death or transferred to another hospice.
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures for patient/family services.
• Ensure all interdepartmental communication and exchange of data is accurate, timely and effective.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, including data collection and aggregation, plus projects assigned by the Director, Education & Quality.
• Participate on committees and special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned including those within the scope of current, valid professional licensure/credentials (i.e. RN, SW, Chaplain, MT, HA, etc.). Employees should reference the position specific job description for additional details on the essential functions of the clinical discipline.
• Registered Nurse license in state(s) practicing. Certified Hospice Nurse is preferred..
• Must have reliable automobile, valid driver’s license, and the minimum state required liability automobile insurance.
  
  

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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