RN Clinical Manager Hospice

About the role

Works under the supervision of the Agency Nurse Managers and assumes responsibility for the smooth and effective operation of the Agency in the absence of the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing, on a 24-hour basis. Supervises nursing care, instructs nursing procedures, and interprets policy and application of policy to team members. Ensures effective staffing levels and resources for quality patient care. In addition this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served within Agency. May perform in RN role by assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the total nursing care of assigned patients. The Clinical Manager may work in a variety of settings and roles within the Riverside Home Care Division. The Clinical Manager utilizes communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making to oversee patient care throughout the Agency based on physiological, psychosocial and cultural diversity. Responsible for supervising and delegating non-professional personnel working directly with him/her to ensure optimum patient care. Must demonstrate competence in dealing with age related needs of specific patient populations served by the Agency. Works under the direction of leadership and a multi-disciplinary team to provide a comprehensive range of services or clinical care associated with and in accordance with standards of excellence established by Riverside Health system and Division goals and strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the nursing care for the agency or department. Facilitates quality patient care through effective staffing levels and resources to meet patient care needs. Supervises and delegates staff to ensure optimum patient care.
• Responsible for daily operations in the absence of the DON and/or agency manager and directs the operation of the facility efficiently, effectively and in a professional manner.
• Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Develops, trains, and educates staff on policies, procedures, best practices, and strategic goals.
• Recognizes and responds to variances of patient care/ condition and appropriately notifies physician and team. In a collaborative manner, problem solves issues with physician and/or team. Documents appropriate complaints/PI issues and provides timely follow-up, as appropriate.
• Performs supervisory visits with assigned staff and provides assistance in planning nursing care, problem solving, interpreting nursing policies and patient assignments. Closely supervises personnel and renders direct nursing care as appropriate.

Requirements

• Education
• Program Graduate, Nursing (Required)
• Bachelors Degree, Nursing (Preferred)
• Nursing experience (Required)
• Supervisory experience (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
• Valid Drivers License Required
• To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .

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Newport News, Virginia

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