Hospice Clinical Manager

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN EMPLOYEE-CENTERED, PATIENT FOCUSED, LOCALLY OWNED HOSPICE?

We are an EMPLOYEE-CENTERED, PATIENT-FOCUSED, LOCALLY-OWNED organization that is offering a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and their families during challenging times. Our hospice agency is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to patients and their loved ones as they navigate the journey towards the end of life. We are seeking compassionate individuals who share our commitment to providing comfort, dignity, and quality of life to those in need. If you're passionate about offering holistic care and creating a supportive environment, we invite you to explore the opportunities available within our hospice agency. Join Guiding Light Hospice today in making a difference every day.

BENEFITS

• Highly Competitive Salary
• Paid Weekly
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO Plan
• Six Paid Holidays
• Employee Centered Patient Focused Organization

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Clinical Manager to join our dedicated hospice team. As the Clinical Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care within the hospice setting. Collaborating closely with the Administrator, you will oversee and coordinate nursing activities, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff. The Clinical Manager is responsible for ensuring that patient care is coordinated and managed appropriately. The Clinical Manager is responsible for ensuring that care and services are delivered appropriately and for the supervision of clinical personnel.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

1. Provide leadership and supervision to nursing and clinical personnel, ensuring the delivery of compassionate and patient-centered care.
2. Conduct regular assessments of patient needs and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans.
3. Monitor and evaluate the performance of nursing staff, providing guidance, feedback, and support as needed.
4. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes professional growth and development for clinical personnel.
5. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as accreditation standards, by regularly reviewing and updating policies and procedures.
6. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, conducting audits and assessments to enhance the overall quality of patient care.
7. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize the continuum of care for hospice patients.
8. Assist in the recruitment, orientation, and training of nursing staff.
9. Actively engage in ongoing education and professional development to stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.
10. 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 regarding any questions about an individual's eligibility for services.
11. 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 home care services; and is available at all times during operating hours to assist clinicians as appropriate.
12. Reviews patient's medical diagnosis, prognosis, medications, procedures and clinical course.
13. Assists clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing plan of care.
14. Attends case conference meetings with hospice personnel to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement.
15. Conducts quarterly record reviews and communicates findings and recommendations to Administrator and hospice personnel.
16. Assists in the screening and interviewing process of new employees and makes recommendations for employment of individuals. Assists in the orientation of new employees.
17. Assists clinical leaders and other supervisory hospice personnel in the planning, implementation and evaluation of inservice and continuing education programs. Assists in the formulating, revising, implementing, and evaluating organization policies, procedures, goals and objectives, both short and long range.
18. Assesses health needs of community and assists in the development of plan(s)/ program(s) to meet needs. Participates in public relations 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 for all hospice personnel.
19. Participates actively in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
20. Performs other duties and activities as delegated by the Administrator or leadership team.

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

Position Qualifications

1. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
2. Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing with a BSN degree is preferred.
3. Previous experience in hospice/home care setting and with two (2) years management or supervisory experience. Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
4. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
5. Has excellent observation, good nursing judgment and communication skills. Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying.
6. Understands principles of pain/symptom management.
7. 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.
8. Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
9. Demonstrates excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.