Nursing Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule: M-F 830a-430p plus admin on call rotation.

Medical or medical stipend. Dental, Vision, Benefit time, 401K.

• Consults with physicians, hospice team members, patients and/or family members while establishing a coordinated hospice referral.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family, staff and physicians in order to ensure delivery of quality care and services.
• Ensures professional staff’s compliance with mandatory educational programs and health-related requirements.
• Works with the QAPI and Education staff to provide the education component of nursing meetings.
• Ensure all chart audits are complete in a timely manner per regulations. Performs random review of 10% of all open charts monthly.
• Reviews all documentation in patient charts to ensure it meets the standards of the Conditions of Participation, CHAP and NJ DHSS.
• Makes field supervisory visits with staff, including per diem and on-call staff, annually.
• Ensures compliance with Medicare, NJ Department of Health and Senior Service regulations and CHAP regulations.
• Facilitates cohesiveness and open communication within the organization.
• Serves as a customer service advocate, facilitating rapid response to all referrals and patient needs.
• Communicates with Intake Coordinator to prioritize admissions on a daily basis; coordinates patient referrals with RN Case Managers.
• Review and ensures accuracy of new admission chart generation and computer data; reviews and gives 2nd level approval to all hospice 485’s
• Responsible for coordination of care and case management activities, including on-call staff; provides administrative backup for on-call; maximizes efficiency of patient care through monitoring of staff assignments.
• Follow up with DME companies to confirm removal of equipment; Reviews and prepares MD Discharge summary for distribution to MD’s.
• Collects and maintains statistical data on all referred patients and submits same monthly to Administration.
• Ensures Face to Face encounters are completed within the required timeframe.
• Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings.
• Demonstrates a commitment to own work schedule by adhering to attendance standards. Provides proper notification in advance for absence and tardiness.
• Adheres to employment policies in accordance with the Employee Handbook.
• Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Leadership ability: including evidence of ability to take initiative, delegate authority appropriately, ability to role model, ability to serve as a change agent.
• Ability to perform in a high-stress position with full responsibility for hospice operation.
• Solid analytical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle detailed, complex concepts and problems and to make rapid decisions regarding administrative issues.
• Ability to effectively lead others and to establish strong and appropriate supervisor relationships.
• Ability to develop constructive relationships with colleagues, and outside agencies, organizations, and individuals.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet various demands of executive management in hospice.
• Consistently model respect for, and accountability to, the public, patients/families, and co-workers. Communication and actions reflect care, courtesy, honesty, and professionalism.
• Conveys a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the hospice organization.

Education and Experience:

Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred from an NLN accredited program; licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in NJ, and PA.

Preferred Education: Current New Jersey and Pennsylvania Nursing License.

Required Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a Medicare-certified Hospice/Home Care agency under qualified nursing supervision.

Preferred Experience: Prior clinical supervisory experience.