Clinical Nursing Supervisor RN - Hospice
Company: Kaiser
Location: Burbank
Posted on: March 12, 2023
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Job Description:
Provides first line supervision at one site for nursing and
other professional staff providing direct patient care which may
include one or more of the following clinical/care services for
hospice and/or home health patients: home infusion programs/
services, assessment or treatment clinic(s) for geriatric or other
patients in specifically defined patient populations. At one site,
responsible for first line supervision of hospice and/or home
health nurses and aides, and other patient care staff. Supervises
the delivery of clinical services of the hospice and home health
program. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local
regulations. Monitors the quality of service/care, utilization and
standards.Essential Responsibilities: Responsible for first line
supervision of hospice, home base palliative care and/or home
health nurses and aides and other patient care staff: including
interviewing, hiring, monitoring assessments and evaluating
personnel. Ensures individualized patient care goals are met.
Ensures the highest quality of care is provided and in compliance
with federal, state and local regulatory requirements and
established departmental policies and procedures,
quality/cost/clinical outcomes and established performance
standards. Supervises day-to-day operations and clinical practice
standards. Develops and implements action plans to improve staff
development, quality and delivery of patient care. Acts as a
clinical practice expert/resource to staff. Participates in program
management, including licensing, budgeting, utilization and quality
assessment/improvement systems, processes and methodologies.
Ensures patients receive quality care by reviewing documentation,
consulting with staff, reviewing care plans,
conducting/participating in multidisciplinary team conferences, and
reviewing patient satisfaction reports. Reviews all documentation
from admission to discharge from patient care inter-disciplinary
team to oversee case conference effectiveness in coordinating care
and evaluating RN performance. Reviews quality oversight program
results of contract services visits for adherence to hospice and
home health policies, protocols and standards and takes appropriate
action. Investigates and resolves patient/family/member concerns
regarding patient care. Assures compliance with administrative,
legal and regulatory requirements of the Health Plan Contract and
government/accrediting agencies. Hires, fires, performs
disciplinary actions, employee training and development and
conducts performance assessments for assigned staff. Coordinates
with SCPMG/KFH/KFHP to provide for the seamless transition of
patients from the inpatient to outpatient setting. Address quality
concerns, complaints and compliance matters to develop systems and
policies/procedures to continuously improve clinical/patient care,
performance outcomes and departmental administrative
procedures/functions. Conducts minimum quarterly field visits with
Home Health staff.Attends and oversees case conferences on all
admissions/recertifications and discharges. Basic
Qualifications:Experience Minimum three (3) years of experience as
a Registered Nurse in Home Health or Hospice Medicare certified
licensed agency, Primary Care Clinic or other related health care
environment within the last five (5) years. Minimum one (1) year of
nursing supervisory experience OR a minimum of three (3) years
progressively responsible Home Health, Hospice or Palliative Care
nursing experience which includes training, mentoring and/or
providing lead direction to other staff.EducationBachelor's degree
in nursing OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related
health care field. High School Diploma or General Education
Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration
Current California RN license required.Additional Requirements:
Demonstrated knowledge of The Joint Commission, federal, state and
local regulatory requirements.Must be able to work in a
Labor/Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in nursing OR two (2) years of experience in a
directly related health care field.Public Health Nurse (PHN)
certificate.Job Schedule: Job Category: Nursing Licensed & Nurse
Practitioners
Keywords: Kaiser, Burbank , Clinical Nursing Supervisor RN - Hospice, Healthcare , Burbank, California
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