POSITION SUMMARY

• This position is responsible for providing daily leadership to and oversight of all aspects of care for patients assigned to their respective team. RN License Required.

SUPERVISION

• Direct Supervisor: Director, Clinical Services
• Next Line Supervisor: Chief Operating Officer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functions as a role model in area of clinical specialty, demonstrating competency in clinical judgment, selected technical skills and appropriate knowledge base to lead and guide staff. Demonstrates clinical expertise in the execution of the nursing process and directs staff in its application to promote safe, effective and appropriate care.
• Hires, supervises, evaluates and mentors staff assigned to their team, including creating and overseeing a plan of professional development for each staff member to ensure up-to-date credentials and compliance with certification and licensure requirements. Prepares and delivers staff evaluations in a timely manner. Establishes and oversees completion of individual performance improvement plans as necessary.
• Conducts patient visits to offer support and expertise to the nursing staff, patients and families. Serves as a resource, ensuring that patient problems are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Evaluates the quality of patient care through direct staff observation and review of nursing documentation, review of medical records and patient feedback.
• Ensures that staff understands and exhibits the hospice philosophy of palliative care through education and role modeling.
• Assists in the development and administration of the team budget to provide efficient and cost effective utilization of resources. Budgets and plans for necessary supplies, equipment, resources and space.
• Liaisons with the Director of Human Resources to ensure that all staff needs and issues are addressed in a timely manner, including administration of discipline as needed.
• Ensures that staff is familiar with and adheres to HOC policies and procedures.
• Supports and participates in Lean Healthcare initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director, Clinical Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school required; Possess a current Maryland nursing (RN) license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or other related field required.
• 3-5 years of nursing experience in a medical/surgical or home care setting required; previous hospice experience strongly preferred.

• 2-3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated skill operating in Electronic Medical Records and ability to act as a resource for clinical documentation questions
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated emotional maturity and ability to cope and work effectively in stressful situations. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and other community programs and resources.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on an inter-disciplinary team.
• Excellent customer service philosophy and skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills, to include but not limited to Microsoft Word and Outlook, required.
• Demonstrated understanding of and concurrence with the hospice philosophy of palliative care.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift or move patients in a safe manner. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Compliant with health screening and vaccination requirements of organization and position, including TB screening and Influenza vaccination annually.

Essential Job Functions

This position is overtime Exempt

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