Clinical Supervisor- Hospice

Frederick Health is seeking a fulltime Clinical Supervisor to join our hospice team for Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm with rotating administrator call.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Department Manager, the Clinical Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Manager in providing overall leadership and direction for the units or areas of responsibility and for creating an environment that fosters a multidisciplinary team and collaborative approach to care that achieves operational and clinical “Best Practice”.

The Clinical Supervisor p lans, implements, and evaluates care based on priorities and the specific patient care outcomes. Evaluates the effectiveness of care for all patients; teaches, leads and is a role model for members of the care teams; assists in analysis of patient care and care variances for nursing department; demonstrates clinical competency and critical thinking; demonstrates expert knowledge of health system and unit specific structure, process and standards;

participates in performance improvement activities, and takes initiative in improving aspects of quality patient care.

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Example of Essential Functions

• Coordinates and supervises department activities on a daily basis.
• Collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to coordinate the management of patient care through the hospital stay and discharge process.
• Monitors clinical care on the department and implements clinical standards.
• Assumes departmental management responsibilities in the absence of the Manager or Director.
• Supervises and provides direct patient care in accordance with accepted nursing standards while utilizing the nursing process.
• Makes frequent patient rounds to assure the quality and appropriateness of patient care.
• Identifies areas needed for improvement in patient care delivery and plans for effective change. Serves as a resource to staff, colleagues and other departments.
• Prepares patient care assignments considering the skill mix and competence of the staff and the patient care needs.
• Assures a safe patient care environment.
• Coordinates the maintenance repairs and environmental health needs for the department.
• Assures safety/emergency checks are done according to department standards.
• Monitors cleaning log, informs Charge Nurse of tasks to be completed/assigned. Monitors/tracks maintenance issues/repairs and reports to Manager/Director.
• Assures that the daily reports and records are complete and accurate.
• Provides the support necessary to assure appropriate patient/family teaching and discharge planning.
• Provides supervision of clinical staff.
• Interviews and hires staff in collaboration with representatives from Department of Human Resources and management.
• Coaches, counsels, mentors, and evaluates clinical staff.
• Assists with evaluation process.
• Monitors and follows up appropriately with staff regarding work performance and reports to Manager.
• Provides for the development of the staffing schedule for the assigned department.
• Forecasts scheduling deficits and implements corrective action as necessary.
• Assures time and attendance records are completed for payroll.
• Disciplines and terminates department staff in collaboration with the Manager/Director and Human Resources.
• Determines staffing needs using the electronic scheduling system, vacation requests and Report Express.
• Makes staff schedule changes according to staffing numbers once schedule has been completed.
• Prepares time cards for Manager approval. Expected to work occasional weekends to complete time card adjustments/schedule changes/electronic scheduling system updates, etc., and other functions.
• Participates in the management of other Department Resources.
• Collaborates with the management team to develop and achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Interprets departmental goals and objectives for nursing and medical staff.
• Participates in the budget process by providing input into departmental needs, and participates in the implementation of the approved operational budget.
• Provides cost saving suggestions to the Department Manager.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities for the health system and department.
• Identifies opportunities for improved services and quality of patient care.
• Actively…