What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Residence Nurse Manager position at Hospice Of Jefferson County?
Hospice of Jefferson County is seeking a full time Residence Nurse Manger. They would provide professional nursing care to patients, and supervises the care provided by direct care staff (LPNs and Aides) by performing the following duties.
Paid time off, matching 401k, and Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are available.
Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- May meet prospective patients and their families to determine interest and appropriateness for placement in the Residence.
- Establishes and monitors plans of care, in coordination with the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.
- Educates patients and families regarding the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
- Ensures that patient assessments are accurate, complete and timely.
- Works with the Social Worker and Bereavement Coordinator, providing emotional support to patients and their families during the dying and grieving process.
- Trains and supervises direct patient care staff to include professional development, mentoring, and coaching.
- Ensures efficient and effective 24 hour, seven days a week schedule of care for patients/families.
- Works with the Director of Patient Care and assist with recruiting staff to work in the Residence.
- Develops and implements programs and training for staff development and orientation.
- Ensures/provides complete comprehensive orientation for new nursing employees.
- Completes performance appraisals on a timely basis.
- Maintains confidentiality, inclusive of HIPAA regulations, of all pertinent patient care information.
- Adheres to New York State mandated reporting requirements.
- Ensures compliance with established policies and procedures for all areas of operations to include but not limited to medication administration, inventory control, food service, housekeeping, and regulatory agencies.
- Assists Director of Patient Care in staff education, scheduling and Quality Assessment /Performance Improvement (QAPI).
- Is an active participant in the Leadership Team, infection control, Safety, Safe Patient Handling and QAPI Committees.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37.00 - $41.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $37 - $41