Patient Care Supervisor - Hospice

BJC Home Care; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Learning and development

Job summary

BJC Home Care in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Hospice Nurse Manager to supervise the field team and coordinate clinical services. The role ensures Medicare/Medicaid, TJC and department requirements are met, with on-call and holiday rotation as needed.

Qualified candidates hold an RN license with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s preferred) and 5–10 years in hospice or home health, including 2+ years of supervisory experience. Valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• RN license required.
• 5–10 years hospice/home health experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages on-site supervision of hospice field staff and coordinates nursing/clinical services.
• Hires, trains, assigns work, evaluates performance and conducts development plans.
• Ensures services meet Medicare/Medicaid, TJC and department requirements.
• Participates in staffing, budgeting and adherence to departmental goals.
• Coordinates services with other health care providers.
• Performs on-site supervisory visits and serves as clinical resource.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Clinical supervision

Team management

Education

Associate's Degree

Nursing

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

Full time

Typically business hours are Monday through Friday - 8 am to 4:30 pm

Must be flexible to team scheduling needs - On call and Holiday rotation

Supervising Hospice field team

Benefit Eligible

Hospice experience is a plus!

Overview

BJC Home Care offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services, including skilled nursing services, adult and pediatric hospice and supportive care, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, infusion treatment rooms, home medical equipment and high-tech respiratory care. Specialty home care programs also are available, including adult and pediatric asthma, cardiac, diabetes, orthopedic and wound care programs. BJC Home Care provides care to thousands of patients in both Missouri and Illinois. Serving more than 25 counties, it has become the largest home care network in the region and one of the largest in the country. Hospice, the final stage of BJC's continuum of care, is a special kind of caring for patients with a life-limiting illness. Services are provided in the comfort of the patient's home or skilled nursing facility. The Hospice staff are sensitive to the physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of terminally ill adult and pediatric patients and their families. We provide a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals and volunteers, specially trained in symptom management, pain control, counseling and bereavement services for the dying. Our Hospice services include alternative therapies such as music, art and massage therapy. Our Hospice programs provide palliative care by helping patients manage their pain and symptoms while living their lives with daily peace and dignity.

Role Purpose

Monitors and coordinates nursing and clinical services. Ensures services meet Medicare/Medicaid, TJC and department requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
• May participate in the development of departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets and having direct responsibility for adhering to those goals. This includes responding to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
• Manages and directs daily client care and staff activities.
• Performs on-site supervisory visits and serves as clinical resource to home care staff.
• Manages the hiring and performance management of staff.
• Coordinates services with other health care providers.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree
• Nursing

Experience

• 5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

2 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Driver's License
• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Nursing

Experience

• 10+ years

Supervisor Experience

• 2-5 years

Benefits And Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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