Job DetailsLevel Experienced Job Location Anne Arundel County - , MD Position Type Part Time Salary Range $85,000.00 - $97,000.00 Hourly Job Category Health Care DescriptionWe are currently seeking a dedicated, compassionate Nurse-Supervisor to join our Team! This Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to the Support Services Staff and oversight of all aspects of services provided to patients and caregivers. Office Location: Pasadena, MD Coverage Area: Anne Arundel, Prince George's, Charles and Calvert CountiesStatus: Part-timeSchedule: 2 12-hour shifts, Days vary, 10am - 10:30pm with rotating weekends.Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience, education and credentialingMain Responsibilities:
- Functions as a role model in area of clinical specialty, demonstrating competency in clinical
judgement, selected technical skills and appropriate knowledge base to lead and guide staff. Demonstrates clinical expertise in the execution of the nursing process and directs staff in its application to promote safe, effective and appropriate care.
- Supervises, evaluates and mentors staff assigned to Supportive Services, including creating and overseeing a plan of professional development for each staff member to ensure up-to-date credentials and compliance with certification and licensure requirements. Prepares and delivers staff evaluations in a timely manner. Establishes and oversees completion of individual performance improvement plans as necessary.
- Serves as a resource to staff, patients and families, ensuring that patient problems are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
- Evaluates the quality of patient care through direct staff observation and review of nursing documentation, review of medical records and patient feedback.
- Ensures that staff understands and exhibits the hospice philosophy of palliative care through education and role modeling.
- Conducts supervisory visits for the staff.
- Liaisons with the Director of Human Resources to ensure that all staff needs and issues are addressed in a timely manner. Be familiar with and administer the Progressive Discipline Policy as needed.
- Ensures that staff is familiar with and adheres to Hospice of the Chesapeake policies and procedures.
- Patient care responsibilities include participating in Pediatrics On-Call, and GIP visits.
- Assist in bed control for the ICCs with Intake Staff
- Supports and participates in process improvement initiatives as directed by Director.
- Other duties as assigned.
What We Offer:
- A rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that values your contributions.
- Competitive salary and generous paid time off, including 18 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 8 paid holidays in your first year of employment with HOC.
- Educational assistance to pursue professional development, additional certifications and degree programs.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance, and available accident and critical illness coverage.
About Hospice of the Chesapeake At Hospice of the Chesapeake, we create meaningful experiences for those in the communities we serve who are experiencing serious advanced illness and loss. We believe truly meaningful experiences come from a partnership between highly skilled and compassionate professionals, our healthcare partners and the patient and family with a primary focus on living each day to the fullest extent possible. We develop care plans to minimize symptoms, articulate what matters most, and remember that each moment matters. We are Your Hometown Hospice! Over the last 45 years, our team has cared for more than 50,000 hospice patients and nearly 100,000 family members. To learn more please visit us at hospicechesapeake.org or find us on social media. QualificationsYour Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school required; bachelor's degree in nursing strongly preferred. Possess a current, active and unencumbered Maryland nursing (RN) license.
- Minimum five years of nursing experience in a medical/surgical or home care setting required; previous hospice experience strongly preferred.
- Minimum three years of supervisory experience preferred
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated emotional maturity and ability to cope and work effectively in stressful situations.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and other community programs and resources.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively on an inter-disciplinary team.
- Excellent customer service philosophy and skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
- Basic computer skills, to include but not limited to Microsoft Word and Outlook, required.
- Demonstrated understanding of and concurrence with the hospice philosophy of palliative care.
In accordance with Hospice of the Chesapeake's commitment to leadership and industry-leading care, we require that all employees be vaccinated against COVID and influenza, as well as being screened for TB upon hire and annually thereafter. Documented and supported requests for religious and medical accommodation may be considered but may not be approved in all circumstances. #IND