Hospice Weekends Supervisor (RN)

Hospice Weekends Supervisor (RN)

San Diego, CA

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical missionto take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service (CARES), Mission Healthcare's core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient's lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family! Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well-being of our team.

Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Pet insurance

Pay range (depending on experience): Schedule/Shift: Friday 5pm to Monday 8am

Territory/Location: Clinical Leadership & Resource Support

• Serve as the resource RN for all field clinicians, providing real-time clinical guidance, symptom-management recommendations, and support with complex patient situations.
• Assist staff with care-planning decisions, medication adjustments (per protocol), and escalation pathways.
• Engage in course-of-action discussions with clinicians, triage nurses, and providers to ensure safe, appropriate, and timely interventions.

Intake, Admissions & Care Coordination

• Collaborate closely with the intake and admissions team to coordinate weekend admissions, evaluate appropriateness, and ensure timely response to referrals.
• Monitor and support the flow of new admissions, resumption of care visits, and urgent evaluations.
• Communicate with physicians, facilities, and interdisciplinary team members to maintain continuity of care.

Staffing, Productivity & Operational Oversight

• Monitor weekend staffing levels, productivity expectations, and visit completion to ensure adequate coverage and workload balance.
• Adjust assignments based on acuity, geography, and emergent needs.
• Provide support to field staff experiencing high caseloads or unexpected challenges.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with agency standards, including HUV (High Utilization Visits) and SFV (Skilled Follow-Up Visits)
• Review documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to hospice regulations.
• Identify potential compliance risks and communicate concerns to leadership.

Patient, Family & Facility Communication

• Serve as a point of contact for patients, families, and facility partners during weekend hours.
• Address concerns, provide education, and support emotional needs with compassion and professionalism.
• Facilitate communication between families, field clinicians, and the interdisciplinary team.

Triage & Crisis Support

• Collaborate with the triage team, especially during periods of high call volume, to ensure timely response to symptom crises, deaths, and urgent visits.
• Provide clinical backup and decision-making support to triage nurses.
• Coordinate urgent field visits when necessary.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Maintain clear communication with weekday leadership regarding weekend events, patient changes, staffing issues, and operational needs.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and compassionate care.
• Support onboarding or mentoring of new weekend staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Minimum 23 years of hospice or palliative care experience (preferred).
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working independently and making high-level clinical decisions.
• Proficient with HCHB and hospice documentation standards.

See what Mission has to offer! At Mission Healthcare, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an environment that promotes equity and belonging.

Equal Opportunity & Veteran-Friendly Employer: We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. As a veteran-friendly employer and proud participant in the We Honor Veterans Association, we recognize and value the leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and service-driven experience military-connected individuals bring to patient-centered care and healthcare environments.

Accessibility Commitment: We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your needs.

Inclusion Efforts: We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive.

Your Voice Matters: Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs.

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