Hospice Branch Supervisor RN - Antlers, OK - Hospice Palliative Care RN

Company: Mays Home Health
Location: Antlers
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Mays Hospice CareTITLE:-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --Branch Supervisor--REPORTS TO:-- -- -- -- -- --Director of Clinical Services--JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThe Branch Supervisor is responsible for overall care coordination and case management activities in their assigned branch office. --The Branch Supervisor ensures that care/services, delivered by the staff, meet the patient/client needs.--MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS--

• Is a registered nurse with current licensure to practice profes--sional nursing in the state.
  
• Is a graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing.
  
• Prefer 6 months to 1 year of management or supervisory experience in health care setting, preferably hospice care.
  
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
  
• Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health. --Has presented a pre-employment health clearance.
  
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and is in good working order.
  
• Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling all obligations.
  
• Has satisfactory references from current employers and/or professional peers.
  
• Has excellent observation and communication skills.
  
• Is self directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
  --JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES--
  
• Receives case referrals. --Reviews available patient/client information related to case, including disciplines required, to determine anticipated hospice needs. -- Assigns appropriate case managers to case.
  
• Reviews and evaluates patient care by reviewing the services provided by case managers, clinicians--, and clinical record reviews, to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality hospice services.
  
• Ensures patient's/client's medical diagnosis, medications, procedures and plan of care are appropriate to patient needs.
  
• Assists case manager and clinicians in establishing short and immediate-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing plan of care.
  
• Supervises and schedules ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
  
• Assists the Director of Clinical Services to conduct monthly record reviews and communicates findings and recommendations to appropriate agency personnel.
  
• Assists in the screening and interviewing process of new agency personnel and makes recommen--dations for employment of individuals. -- Assists in the orientation of new agency personnel.
  
• Assists the Director of Education in the planning, implementation and evaluation of in-service and con--tinuing education programs. ----
  
• Assist superiors, as directed, in formulating, revising, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures, as well as strategic goals and objectives.
  
• Participates in public relation and community activities that promote the Agency's role as an effective member of the health care delivery system. --Also participates with the CEC in obtaining referrals for admission. --
  
• Performance appraisal of direct subordinates is completed according to agency policies and procedures, assisting subordinates with professional growth and development.
  
• Ensures proper mainte--nance of clinical records according to agency policies and procedures, and in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
  
• Demonstrates understanding of the Agency's mission, vision, philosophy and standards of care, through behaviors, which supports this.
  
• Is available for emergencies involving health care staff members and clients.
  --The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. --The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.--WORKING CONDITIONS--
  
• General office
  
• Community home environment
  
• This position has been designated Class I (see policy 9-001). --Employees performing Class I duties may be involved in potential exposure to blood borne pathogens. --All Class I employees will be offered Hepatitis B vaccination at no expense to the employee.
  
• Exposure to infectious diseases
  
• In and out of automobile
  ----PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS--
  
• Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.
  
• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.
  
• Ability to deal effectively with stress.
  ----CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS--Agency personnel are expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by their immediate supervisor. -- In addition, agency personnel are expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job related skills and abilities. --All agency personnel must attend mandatory educational programs.--I have read, and fully understand all information in the above job description. --I meet the stated job qualifications, and am mentally and physically able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the above job description.
  

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