Job Summary
The role involves managing the delivery of hospice patient care services, overseeing clinical operations, coordinating visit schedules, triaging referrals, and facilitating interdisciplinary care planning. This position prioritizes the provision of compassionate, high-quality, and compliant care for patients. In addition to these responsibilities, it requires mentoring clinical staff and participating in quality evaluations, performance enhancement activities, and improving operational workflows.
Responsibilities
- Manage hospice patient care services ensuring compliance and quality.
- Oversee clinical operations and visit scheduling.
- Triage referrals and facilitate interdisciplinary care planning.
- Mentor and support the clinical staff in their roles.
- Contribute to quality assessments and operational efficiency improvements.
Qualifications
- Active RN license in the state of practice.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
- A minimum of three years of direct patient care experience, with at least two years in hospice or home-based care settings.
- Knowledge of hospice principles and regulatory requirements.
- Strong clinical, organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Preferred qualifications include a BSN, prior experience in a supervisory role, familiarity with EMR or telehealth systems, and CHPN certification.
