RN Clinical Coordinator; Hospice Job Pahrump Nevada USA,Nursing

Position: RN Clinical Coordinator (Hospice)
Location: Pahrump

Description

The RN Clinical Coordinator supervises and/or provides direct patient care for the Adult Hospice Program. The position supervises all other members of the Interdisciplinary Group either directly or indirectly through their immediate manager. The Clinical Coordinator must be effective in explaining the hospice concept of care to patients, families, physicians, resource and referral sources and other community members.

Accountability

Reports to the CEO or Director of Nursing

FLSA Status

Salary/Exempt

Requirements Essential Job Functions

Provides direct leadership, management, and oversight of the organization's four key clinical service areas:
Triage, Admissions, Clinical Education, and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), as assigned

Follows an individualized Plan of Care established by the RN for each patient and covers patient visits and case management as needed

Participates in management on-call duties

Assists with hiring, counsels, and administers progressive discipline to assigned staff members as needed

Assists in developing plans of correction in response to surveys as needed

Evaluates and conducts performance evaluations of staff

Ensures proper staffing and scheduling for patients

Supervises and delegates duties to multidisciplinary clinical personnel

Assists with coordination of Interdisciplinary Team Meetings

Understands/provides basic principles of palliative care/pain management within the Scope of Practice

Participates in Performance Improvement activities as requested

Demonstrates reliability by making every attempt to report to work on time, providing proper notification for absence or tardiness, participating in required meetings

Demonstrates ability to solve problems and make decisions by assessing situations and considering alternatives, seeking guidance and direction as necessary, utilizing proper chain of command

Demonstrates effective time management skills by coordinating activities to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency; willingness to adjust or revise work schedules as requested

Stays current with all mandatory agency and regulatory requirements

Manages budgets, hires, and trains staff, and assists in developing and implementing policies and protocols

Completes assigned projects within specified time frames

Other duties, as assigned

Additional Functions

Assists in creating and implementing policy/procedures

Attends scheduled staff meetings and/or in-service training

Participates and interacts in all complaint processes as directed

Ensures that all regulatory standards are met by team, including State, Federal, CHAP and other regulatory bodies

Implements a delegation of responsibility for the availability of clinical services on a twenty-four (24) hour basis

Adheres to patient rights, abuse reporting, and confidentiality policies

Fosters and maintains an effective working relationship between peers, professional staff, and other personnel

Manages clinical aspects of patient care

Assures patients are admitted under correct requirements for hospice service

Coordinates staff meetings and/or in-service training as needed

Manages confidential information

Adheres to the departmental dress code requirements related to personal grooming and attire

Maintains regular and consistent attendance

Assumes responsibility for ongoing personal development and continuing education

Other duties as assigned

Physical/Safety Requirements

Must have the strength and endurance required for standing, going up and down stairs, walking, lifting, bending, pushing, and pushing, on a consistent basis up to 50 lbs.

Utilizes appropriate durable medical equipment and PPE as needed in a safe manner

Uses appropriate body mechanics as needed for personal use and safe patient care

Category 1 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. (Requires the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them. Protective measures should be used while engaged in Category 1 tasks with exposure potential.)

Follows the designated plan of action in the event of a fire or other emergency/disaster

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, work-related stresses, and driving hazards

The individual may be required to drive to meetings with clients, patients’ homes, or health care professionals

The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.

Qualifications and Experience

Must possess a valid RN license with the State of Nevada Board of Nursing

A minimum of 1 year of experience as an RN in a hospice/home…