Hospice Clinical Team Lead

A Hiring Company - Rockford, IL

Job Title: Hospice Clinical Team Lead

Position: Team Leader

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $91,000 - $130,770 Yearly Salary

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City: Rockford

State: IL

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Job Responsibilities

Teach and uphold Northern Illinois Hospice's standards with a focus on 'I Am a Teacher', perfect documentation, perfect visits, perfect communication, exceptional customer service, teamwork, and professionalism.
Act as a clinical practice expert/resource to staff.
Manage the RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Social Workers, Hospice Chaplain/Spiritual Counselors, Aides, and complementary therapists who care for patients.
Manage the team's day-to-day operations, including scheduling, performance, budget, utilization, and quality assessment/improvement processes and methodologies.
Develop and coach staff to create an excellent team.
Provide direct and daily supervision to the team.
Perform initial, annual, and periodic field competency visits focusing on infection control, quality, and safety.
Adhere to and teach Joint Commission accreditation standards of practice.
Participate in audits to ensure regulatory and agency compliance.
Manage team's direct care and documentation from admission to discharge.
Coordinate team's IDG meetings, demonstrating excellent communication and teaching skills.
Proactively manage to prevent service failure with patient/family/facilities.
Monitor scheduling to ensure all team's on-call hours are covered appropriately.
Responsible for timely annual and ongoing performance evaluations of all team members.
Participate in clinical administration on-call as assigned.
Serve as backup for clinical on-call rotation as needed.
Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Services, Medical Director, and clinical managers regarding patient care.
Work with the Director of Quality and Compliance to identify and address QAPI and education opportunities.
Actively participate with the Management team and quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Reliability and punctuality
Excellent observation and clinical judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong time management skills
Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently
Strategic thinking and planning skills
Ability to interpret regulations and laws

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of Conditions of Participation and LCDs
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN)
Certified Pain Resource Nurse
CPR certification

Requirements

Experience: At least two years in management or supervision required.

Education: Associate degree in nursing required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

License & Certification:

Professional Registered Nurse License issued by the Illinois Board of Nursing

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Choice of Medical Plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dental and Vision Insurance
Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
Company-Paid Disability Coverage
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Northern Illinois Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer.
We are committed to the full inclusion of all individuals and believe diversity makes us better.
Northern Illinois Hospice is a drug-free workplace.