Hospice Clinical Supervisor

The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region is looking for a full time Hospice Clinical Supervisor for Rutland and Bennington County.

ABOUT VNA & HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION

Based in Vermont, we are one of the largest non-profit home health and hospice care agency that delivers a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HOSPICE CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

This position is responsible for providing day to day supervision of the clinical staff in VNAHSR's Hospice Program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborates and assists the Hospice Clinical manager with daily responsibilities such as checking daily referrals, assigning cases to staff, and ensuring client visits are made.
• Provides clinical oversight to perform hospice plan of care reviews to ensure quality care and optimization of SIA reimbursement.
• Coordinates and oversees new hospice employee orientations including, but not limited to the completion of all required competencies at 90 days of service, with a detailed development/performance plan for the first year of service.
• Fosters professional, respectful relationships through coaching, supervision, active listening, giving and receiving feedback, etc.
• Performs on-site reviews of nursing staff on an on-going basis (every six months, or as needed based on performance).
• Performs hospice QI reviews on admission, recertification and discharge, ensuring compliance with processes.
• In collaboration with Hospice Clinical Director, schedules, plans, coordinates, and delivers monthly team meetings and debriefings. Takes action to ensure that meetings provide staff members with a variety of educational, clinical and operational information in an engaging and open environment.
• Serves as a Hospice RN as needed to meet operational needs. Expected to stay current on the essential functions of the RN position at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
• Five years of clinical experience with a minimum of two years in a supervisor position required. Prior experience in Hospice highly desired.
• Valid Vermont State Nursing license required. Valid state driver's license required. Ability to successfully pass pre-employment driver record, criminal, adult and child abuse background check/review required. Must show proof of auto insurance at time of employment.

VNAHSR benefits for full-time employees include:

• Generous paid time off, group health, dental, vision, life, STD and LTD insurance, 401K with 4% match, and more.
• Continuing education tuition assistance for work-related courses, to eligible staff

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!