Hospice General Inpatient Care RN Team Director
Moments Hospice
Full-Time |
Nurses looking for autonomy and variety should consider practicing in Hospice Care. As a Hospice General Inpatient Care RN Team Director at Moments Hospice, you will join a team that is dedicated to making our patients' final days, weeks, and months as comfortable as possible.
Support from our Team:
- Employer contributions towards medical insurance plans
- Employer-paid dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance options
- Opportunities for growth within the Moments Hospice Organization
- Experienced team of Regional Director of Clinical Operators available as resources and mentors
- 120 hours of PTO, 6 paid holidays, and 2 additional floating holidays
- Mileage and company cell phone
- Structured training and preceptorship program
Position Responsibilities
- Directly supervises the interdisciplinary team, including interviewing, hiring, training, and terminating team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining colleagues; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Reads and incorporates into practice the requirements of the Hospice Conditions of Participation for Medicare, applicable accreditation standards, and state or other rules and regulations.
- Oversees the consultative process between the Medical Director and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), assisting in requesting appropriate care orders and addressing patient needs.
- Attends/Leads IDT meetings, ensuring patient care needs are identified and discussed, required documentation is completed, and patient re-certifications are timely.
- Participates in the development and update of patient care policies and emergency procedures.
- Ensures hospice services are available 24/7 and follows state regulatory requirements for nursing supervision.
- Manages scheduling, productivity, mentoring, pay practices, time keeping, performance reviews, and colleague support for the IDT.
- Models desired behaviors including timeliness, punctuality, attendance, collaboration, open communication, and equitable treatment.
- Actively collaborates regarding QAPI activities and provides feedback into Performance Improvement.
- Participates in performance improvement programs and promotes hospice philosophy.
- Upholds integrity and commitment; communicates proactively when schedule changes are needed.
- Analyzes and reports on quality metrics including Hospice Item Set, CAHPS, and symptom management outcomes.
- Establishes departmental goals consistent with Moments Hospice goals and objectives.
- Supervises patient and family care as specified by the plan of care.
- Facilitates communication between colleagues, including medical records, business office, intake, clinical team, and leadership.
- Participates in care delivery for patients as needed.
- Manages the care for a caseload of patients to support census changes.
- Participates in after-hours shifts as needed and serves as the administrator on call when scheduled.
- Directs responsibility for managing Pharmacy, Medical Supplies, Durable Medical Equipment, Mileage, and Labor for budget adherence.
- Ensures maximum utilization of resources and promotes a positive and collaborative culture.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
Registered Nurse with a minimum of three years in Healthcare required, preferably in Nursing Facility, Home Health, or Hospice setting. Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Experience in leadership or management strongly preferred.
About Moments Hospice
Moments Hospice is a leading hospice organization determined to change the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. Our promise to our patients is, "We personalize our care and treat you like family." We are dedicated to making our patients' final days, weeks, and months as comfortable as possible. The promise to treat everyone like family also flows through the daily work environment, where all employees are part of the Moments family.
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