Hospice Director of Nurses | Hospice Of Light

Hospice Director of Nurses | Hospice Of Light at Singing River Health System Hospice Director of Nurses | Hospice Of Light at Singing River Health System in Ocean Springs, Mississippi Posted in 8 days ago.

Job Description:

At Singing River Health System, caring isn't just part of the job - it's in our DNA. Whether we're saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day. With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

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Hospice of Light Job Description Summary Job Description Position Overview:

The Hospice Director of Nurses and is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team under the general direction of the Hospice Administrator, the attending physician and the Hospice Medical Director. The Director of Nurses HOL oversees the provision of skilled nursing assessment, planning and care in order to maximize the comfort and health of Hospice patients and families. Responsibilities include a combination of patient care and clinical management tasks. The Director of Nurses HOL is responsible for making assignments, supervising assigned staff and assisting with performance improvement activities.

DISCLAIMER

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education:

Graduate of an approved NLN school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

License:

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.

Certifications:

Required to complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer. Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years' work experience as an RN within the past five (5) years. One (1) year experience in a hospice center or home health setting preferred.

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Hospice Administrator Supervises:

Hospice Primary Nurses Physical Demands:

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease.

Work involves using repetitive motions:

substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands:

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations. Must have working knowledge of hospice programs; knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid; knowledge of Joint Commission, state and federal guidelines, regulations, requirements and standards as they apply to hospice care, life safety and healthcare. Must have a comprehensive knowledge and developed skills in pain and symptom control and psychology of loss.

Special Demands:

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word. Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages. Must have a valid driver license and satisfactory driving record as job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area - with the employee providing his/her own transportation. Frequent travel within a radius of 50 miles, with occasional travel beyond, is required. Must have liability insurance of personal vehicle used in Hospice activity. If you're looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you've found it. Let's do big things together. Apply now and join our team.