What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Specialist - Hospice position at At-Heart Home Care & Hospice?
As a Hospice Clinical Specialist, You will:
- Provide clinical oversight for nursing management, documentation, and patient care planning
- Process workflow following the completion of Start of Care visits to ensure continuity of care
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings to coordinate and review patient care plans
- Review and adjust visit schedules for Start of Care (SOC) and recertification visits as needed
- Maintain and manage clinical orders within the HCHB (Homecare Homebase) system
- Assist in managing admissions, discharges, and deaths with proper documentation
- Ensure timely and compliant documentation per agency policies and regulatory requirements
- Support data collection efforts for compliance monitoring and quality assurance initiatives
- Communicate effectively with referral sources to facilitate smooth patient transitions into care
- Contribute to staff development and nursing policy implementation as assigned