Hospice RN Clinincal Manager North Dallas

Job Summary:
The Working Clinical Manager is a registered professional nurse who ensures quality of patient care in the home. Primary function is for the overall administration of the clinical departments and monitoring of appropriate staffing and productivity while also administrating nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family and referring agency; and assume the responsibility for coordination of care. Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family and referring agency. Monitors and analyzes QAPI issues and directs clinical staff regarding Hospice policies and procedures.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Licensure:

Current license as a registered nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), current Drivers License.

Experience:

Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice preferred.

Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation, end-of-life, and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Proof of current CPR. Must read, write and comprehend English. Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Essential Functions:

- Monitors the QAPI Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed.

- Directs and coordinates clinical departments; assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with state and federal regulations. (Conditions of Participation).

- Participates in activities relevant to professional services including development of qualifications and assignment of Hospice personnel.

- Supervises and provides direction to subordinates, in an effort to ensure quality, compliance with the Plan of Care, assessment and reassessment of patients’ needs, and continuity of services by appropriate health care personnel.

- Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third party payers, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.

- Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/IDT), assists in development of the IDG plan, and participates in QAPI activities.

- Monitors systems and identifies problem areas to Administrator both verbally and through written reports.

- Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing board.

- Promotes and educates regarding the concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.

- Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal).

- Requires the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner at all times. If required to make patient/client visits, prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to fifty pounds and move patients/clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition.

- Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.

- Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
- Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed.
- Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
- Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.

- Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
- Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
- Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
- Promotes the philosophy and administrative policies of the Hospice, in an effort to ensure quality of patient care.

- Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families as assigned.
- Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals.