staff - Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Hospice

Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Temple
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Hospice Supervisor for a nursing job in Temple, Texas. Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Hospice
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Staff BSN required. 2 years of Hospice experience with at least 1 year of management experience required. JOB SUMMARY The Supervisor, Nursing Hospice RN plays an integral part in enhancing workflow and the day-to-day operations in areas of responsibility to include employee, patient care, and physicians. Utilizes methodical and critical thinking skills to problem solve and address concerns from field clinical staff. Ensures all clinical staff providing care are compliant with the Medicare Conditions of Participation regulatory requirements related to patient care as required by law. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
  • Provides direct supervision of RN Case Managers, Certified Nursing Assistants (PCT/CNA), Social Workers (MSW) and Hospice Chaplains providing direct patient care to terminally ill patients in the community.
  • Coordinates all Hospice referrals with the Admission Coordinator, Admission RN and the patient/family to ensure timely and appropriate admissions to Hospice services.
  • Conducts bi-weekly Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings with all members of the IDT (Physician, RN, MSW, Chaplain, CNA, Volunteer Coordinator, Bereavement Coordinator) as per regulatory requirements to review and update patient plans of care.
  • Resolves complex patient and family complaints through thorough investigation, documentation of the concerns identified and takes action to resolve.
  • Assists Hospice Clinical Manager in performing personnel functions with employees by conducting staff interviews, making recommendations for hiring clinical staff, addressing immediately unprofessional or unsafe
  • conduct by employees, conducting employee evaluations and conducting disciplinary actions with approval of the Hospice Clinical Manager.
  • Conducts annual education and proficiency training in accordance with regulatory compliance and policy, as well as all staff meetings as required. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
    • Demonstrates critical communication skills including self-awareness, inquiry/dialogue, conflict management, negotiation, advocacy and listening.
    • Recognizes that resources may be limited and considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and efficiency in planning patient care delivery.
    • Assists Hospice Clinical Manager in maintaining and managing the BSWH financial controllable items in Hospice budget to be within budget monthly (Pharmacy, Durable Medical Equipment, Medical Supplies, mileage, payroll).
    • Delegates tasks/care to appropriate interdisciplinary staff and ensures timely follow up.
    • Makes regular visits to contracted Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Centers and Memory Care units to represent BSWH and make supervisory visits regarding staff performance.
    • Preserves and protects the confidentiality, autonomy, dignity and rights of the patient and family. Works on behalf of the patient and families and represents their concerns from a Hospice leadership perspective.
    • Highly organized and able to multitask to address day to day staffing issues and patient concerns.
    • Remains current and knowledgeable on Hospice regulatory requirements regarding patient care and employee education as per the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
    • Conducts Hospice education to community and facility members to enhance their knowledge of the Hospice Medicare benefit. BENEFITS Our competitive benefits package includes the following
      • Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
      • 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or levelQUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)- EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Basic Life Support (BLS) Registered Nurse (RN)Recruiter: Courtney MayberryBaylor Scott and White Job ID . Posted job title: Home Hospice RN Supervisor About Baylor Scott & White Health As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform - MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans. Benefits
        • Holiday Pay
        • Continuing Education
        • 401k retirement plan
        • Wellness and fitness programs
        • Employee assistance programs
        • Medical benefits
        • Dental benefits
        • Vision benefits
        • Benefits start day 1
        • Life insurance
        • Discount program

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