- Salary
- $95k+/yr
- Location
- Newton, New Jersey, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Master
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Schedule: M-F 830a-430p plus admin on call rotation.
Medical or medical stipend. Dental, Vision, Benefit time, 401K.
- Consults with physicians, hospice team members, patients and/or family members while establishing a coordinated hospice referral.
- Communicates effectively with patients, family, staff and physicians in order to ensure delivery of quality care and services.
- Ensures professional staff’s compliance with mandatory educational programs and health-related requirements.
- Works with the QAPI and Education staff to provide the education component of nursing meetings.
- Ensure all chart audits are complete in a timely manner per regulations. Performs random review of 10% of all open charts monthly.
- Reviews all documentation in patient charts to ensure it meets the standards of the Conditions of Participation, CHAP and NJ DHSS.
- Makes field supervisory visits with staff, including per diem and on-call staff, annually.
- Ensures compliance with Medicare, NJ Department of Health and Senior Service regulations and CHAP regulations.
- Facilitates cohesiveness and open communication within the organization.
- Serves as a customer service advocate, facilitating rapid response to all referrals and patient needs.
- Communicates with Intake Coordinator to prioritize admissions on a daily basis; coordinates patient referrals with RN Case Managers.
- Review and ensures accuracy of new admission chart generation and computer data; reviews and gives 2nd level approval to all hospice 485’s
- Responsible for coordination of care and case management activities, including on-call staff; provides administrative backup for on-call; maximizes efficiency of patient care through monitoring of staff assignments.
- Follow up with DME companies to confirm removal of equipment; Reviews and prepares MD Discharge summary for distribution to MD’s.
- Collects and maintains statistical data on all referred patients and submits same monthly to Administration.
- Ensures Face to Face encounters are completed within the required timeframe.
- Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings.
- Demonstrates a commitment to own work schedule by adhering to attendance standards. Provides proper notification in advance for absence and tardiness.
- Adheres to employment policies in accordance with the Employee Handbook.
- Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
Requirements:
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Leadership ability: including evidence of ability to take initiative, delegate authority appropriately, ability to role model, ability to serve as a change agent.
- Ability to perform in a high-stress position with full responsibility for hospice operation.
- Solid analytical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle detailed, complex concepts and problems and to make rapid decisions regarding administrative issues.
- Ability to effectively lead others and to establish strong and appropriate supervisor relationships.
- Ability to develop constructive relationships with colleagues, and outside agencies, organizations, and individuals.
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet various demands of executive management in hospice.
- Consistently model respect for, and accountability to, the public, patients/families, and co-workers. Communication and actions reflect care, courtesy, honesty, and professionalism.
- Conveys a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the hospice organization.
Education and Experience:
Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred from an NLN accredited program; licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in NJ, and PA.
Preferred Education: Current New Jersey and Pennsylvania Nursing License.
Required Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a Medicare-certified Hospice/Home Care agency under qualified nursing supervision.
Preferred Experience: Prior clinical supervisory experience.
Skills
Patient CareComplianceCustomer Service
