Clinical Manager - Hospice

Job Description

Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice of Suffolk (VNSHS) is an independent not-for-profit healthcare agency that serves patients and their families throughout Suffolk County Long Island with visiting nurse home and hospice services, inpatient Hospice House, rehabilitative therapy, medical social work, home health aide care, nutritional education and diabetic counseling, community programs, and more.

Our mission is :

To provide health services of the highest quality

To enable people to function as independently as possible in their homes and communities

To promote individual, family, and community health

To maintain a tradition of charitable and compassionate care

To provide hospice care that supports quality of life for the terminally ill throughout the dying and bereavement period

At VNSHS, we embrace diverse voices and value the seen and unseen qualities that make each person unique. We are committed to the creation of a community based upon full inclusion and equity. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion learning facilitates opportunities and growth for our employees so that the patients we care for may thrive.

Our work environment includes :

Quality 1 : 1 time with patients

Supportive professional environment

1 : 1 training and orientation period at your pace

Some Job Responsibilities :

Supervises, instructs, guides, and supports nursing and auxiliary personnel to provide high quality services to patients and their families consistent with the hospice philosophy and agency mission.

Assumes direct report responsibilities for all Hospice House and Hospice field staff.

Assumes responsibility to cover duties of Hospice Director of Patient Services in the absence of the Hospice DPS.

Conducts periodic performance evaluations of all direct reports through activities that include but are not limited to observation of clinician / patient interaction, care plan review, documentation by clinician, and case review in conference or within IDG team meetings. Identifies trends that need to be addressed by clinician.

Oversees staff scheduling to ensure adequate staffing 24 / 7 at the Hospice House.

Participates in orientation of new hires and serves as role model demonstrating by example.

Leads interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings, ensuring they are conducted in accordance with regulations and fostering a collaborative environment.

Interprets regulatory guidelines as apply to provision of the Medicare Hospice Benefit.

Performs duties related to drug destruction in the Hospice House.

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Salary :

$115,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

An employee's salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications. This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits : Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Short-term Disability

Company paid long-term disability

Employee discounts

Generous paid time off

Generous paid sick time

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) with up to 5% employer match

Job Qualifications :

Registered Nurse license to practice in New York State.

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or related field preferred.

Two years’ experience in the delivery of Hospice Care.

Demonstrated leadership ability.

Competent computer skills.