Hospice Weekend Supervisor

Job Details

Job Location:

Ida Emmerson Hospice House – Eureka, CA 95503
Position Type:
Full Time or Part‑Time option
Education Level: Nursing degree (ASN or BSN)
Salary Range: $56.58 – $69.16 hourly
Job Shift: Day

The Hospice Weekend Supervisor oversees nursing operations in Homecare and Inpatient Hospice (IEHH/Hospice House) during weekend hours. The role ensures high‑quality, patient‑centered care through coordination of services, staffing oversight, and clinical leadership. The Supervisor is a key resource for clinical staff, supports admissions, and facilitates continuity of care while providing direct supervision to Hospice House Aides.

• Provide clinical oversight for hospice services in both Homecare and Hospice House settings during weekends
• Serve as the primary clinical resource for nursing staff, addressing complex patient care needs and concerns
• Ensure delivery of compassionate, high‑quality, and compliant hospice care

• Coordinate and manage weekend staffing to ensure adequate coverage across all service areas
• Make real‑time staffing adjustments in response to patient needs and census changes
• Support team communication and maintain operational continuity across shifts

• Oversee and/or assist with weekend hospice admissions, ensuring timely and appropriate patient placement
• Collaborate with providers, intake staff, and interdisciplinary team members to facilitate seamless transitions into care
• Promote coordination across disciplines to ensure individualized care plans are implemented and updated

• Provide direct supervision, guidance, and support to Hospice House Aides
• Oversee Hospice House Aide hiring in conjunction with the IEHH Clinical Administrator and Human Resources
• Monitor performance, ensure adherence to care standards, and provide feedback as needed
• Serve as a resource for training and reinforcing best practices
• Collaborate with the IEHH Clinical Administrator and Director of Patient Care Services to ensure consistent supervisory practices

• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations, policies, and standards of care
• Promote patient safety and quality improvement initiatives
• Support documentation accuracy and timely completion of clinical records

• Provides direct patient care in times of high acuity or due to staffing gaps

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current California RN license
• At least three (3) years of experience as a professional nurse
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience working effectively with an interdisciplinary team
• Valid driver’s license, proof of acceptable automobile insurance coverage, and reliable transportation
• Excellent computer skills

• Prior nursing management/leadership experience
• BSN or MSN degree
• At least one (1) year of hospice or palliative care experience
• CHPN certification

• Regular Saturdays and Sundays
• Flexibility to support operational needs outside of scheduled shifts