Clinical Supervisor RN

The Carpenter Health Network; Lake Charles (LA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP stock ownership

Mileage reimbursement

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Company stock at no cost

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospice in Lake Charles, LA, is seeking a Clinical Supervisor RN for a hybrid schedule (in-office on Tuesday and Thursday). You will oversee direct patient care, coordinate the Hospice Plan of Care with the IDT, and provide education to patients and families about end-of-life care.

You will liaison with nursing leadership to ensure staffing coverage, maintain high clinical standards, and supervise all patient care activities across cases. Louisiana RN license and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Two years full-time RN experience in hospice, oncology, or acute care.
• Current Louisiana RN license and CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance; reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct patient care and initial/ongoing assessments.
• Develops and implements the Hospice Plan of Care with the IDT.
• Educates patients and families on hospice philosophy and care plan.
• Coordinates staffing with the Administrator/Director of Nursing to support appropriate coverage.
• Acts as primary liaison between physician, patient/family, and the IDT.
• Supervises patient care activities to ensure compliance with nursing standards.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

Louisiana RN license

Job description

We are hiring for a Clinical Supervisor RN in Lake Charles, LA!

Hybrid Work Schedule

• Field: Tuesday, Thursday

Why Join Us?

At St. Joseph Hospice, we invest in our people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — a unique benefit that makes you a true employee-owner.

As part of our team, you’ll receive company stock at no cost to you, with benefits that include:

• Building long-term wealth for your future
• Enjoying a retirement benefit you don’t pay for
• Sharing directly in the success you help create every day

Responsibilities:

• Delivers direct patient care including initial and on-going assessments of the patient
• Develops and implements the Hospice Plan of Care in conjunction with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
• Provides education to patient/family on the hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patient and the patients’ individualized plan of care.
• Works with Administrator/Director of Nursing to ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained according to policy
• Maintains primary control and management of each patient and acts as the primary liaison between physician, patient/family and the IDT
• Supervises all patient care activity to assure compliance with current standards of accepted nursing and medical practice.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years full-time experience as an RN, either in oncology, an acute care setting with direct patient care, a long-term care facility, hospice or home health care.
• Current license to practice nursing in the state of Louisiana
• Current CPR certification required
• Home Care Home Base experience preferred
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license, maintain transportation to be used for work
• Excellent patient assessment skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills with an empathetic and people-oriented personality
• Knowledge of managed care principles, and regulatory guidelines (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, TJC, ACHC)
• Proficient with technology and willing to learn new systems
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – company-paid ownership benefit
• Competitive pay with increased earning potential
• Short-term & long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Mileage reimbursement (adjusted for fuel price changes)

Make a difference in the lives of others — and your own — with St. Joseph Hospice.