Manager of Hospice Clinical Services (RN)
Company: Resource 1 Homecare Staffing
Location: Topeka
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionManager of Hospice Clinical Services (RN)Topeka,
KSThis caring hospice organization recognizes the significance of
each precious, end-of-life journey. We will do all we can to
provide an empowering hospice experience to each patient we have
the privilege of working with.We are seeking a talented Manager of
Hospice Clinical Services (RN).Job Summary:The Manager of Clinical
Services is responsible for ensuring that patient care is
coordinated and managed appropriately. The Manager of Clinical
Services is responsible for ensuring that care and services are
delivered appropriately and for the supervision of clinical
personnel. Qualifications:
- Registered nurse with current licensure to practice
professional nursing in the state.
- Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing with a BSN degree
is preferred.
- Previous experience in hospice/home care setting and with two
(2) years management or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
- Complies with accepted professional standards and
practice.
- Has excellent observation, good nursing judgment and
communication skills. Understands hospice philosophy and issues of
death/dying.
- Understands principles of pain/symptom management.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in
accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in
good working order.
- Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
- Demonstrates excellent observation, verbal and written
communication skills.Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
- Receives case referrals. Reviews available patient information
related to case, including home visits, to determine hospice/home
care needs. Assigns appropriate hospice personnel to case as
needed. Conferences with Medical Director or Hospice Physician
regarding any questions about an individual's eligibility for
services.
- Reviews and evaluates each case through a variety of means such
as home visits, conferences, record review and the services
provided by clinicians; discusses and verifies impressions,
instructs and guides clinicians to promote more effective
performance and delivery of quality hospice care services; and is
available at all times during operating hours to assist clinicians
as appropriate.
- Reviews patient's medical diagnosis, prognosis, medications,
procedures and clinical course.
- Assists clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term
therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing plan of
care.
- Attends case conference meetings with hospice personnel to
facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary
group involvement.
- Conducts quarterly record reviews and communicates findings and
recommendations to the Regional Director of Clinical Operations and
hospice personnel.
- Assists in the screening and interviewing process of new
employees and makes recommendations for employment of individuals.
Assists in the orientation of new employees.
- Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel under
the delegation of the Regional Director of Clinical Operations
and/or Administrator.
- Conducts annual evaluations on clinicians, or more frequently
if indicated, under the delegation of the Director of Clinical
operations and/or Administrator.
- Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records,
statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and
reporting of organizational activities.
- Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance
with local, state and federal laws.
- Responsible for the maintenance of adequate and appropriate
inventory of supplies and equipment for the provision of patient
services.
- Assists Regional Director of Clinical Operations and other
supervisory hospice personnel in the planning, implementation and
evaluation of inservice and continuing education programs. Assists
in implementing organization policies, procedures, goals and
objectives, both short and long range.
- Complies with accepted professional standards and
principles.
- Assesses health needs of community and assists in the
development of plan(s)/ program(s) to meet needs. Participates in
public relation and community activities that promote the
organization's role as an effective member of the hospice and
health care delivery system. Promotes customer service orientation
to all hospice personnel.
- Participates actively in quality assessment performance
improvement teams and activities.
- Performs other duties and activities as delegated by the
Regional Director of Clinical Operations and/or
Administrator.Benefits of Employment:
- Excellent compensation
- Extensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan with matching contributions
- PTO and Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Growth opportunities
- A supportive and employee-centric cultureEMR Used:
- Homecare HomebaseCompensation:
- Excellent compensation package (above market!)
Keywords: Resource 1 Homecare Staffing, Topeka , Manager of Hospice Clinical Services (RN), Healthcare , Topeka, Kansas
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