Nurse Manager
Flemington-NJ-08822-United States
Position Summary
- The Nurse Manager shall be responsible for the direction, provision, and quality of nursing and patient care services provided to hospice patients and shall work collaboratively with the Director of Hospice to ensure collaboration and coordination of care among patient care disciplines.
Primary Position Responsibilities
Overall planning, supervision, and administration of nursing services;
Coordination and integration of nursing services with other hospice services to provide a continuum of care for the patient;
Development of protocols for regular verbal communication, including case conferencing, between the nursing services and other disciplines based on the needs of each patient;
Development of written job descriptions and performance criteria for nursing personnel, and assigning duties based upon education, training, competencies, and job descriptions;
Ensuring that nursing services are provided to the patient as specified in the nursing plan of care.
Responsible for clinical and documentation compliance in conformity with federal, state, and Hunterdon Hospice/Health policies governing hospice services. Actively participates in the agency’s QAPI program.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum Education:
- Required:
- All hires after July 2012 are required to have a Bachelor's Degree in nursing OR if Associates Degree or Diploma, RN must provide proof of enrollment in a BSN program prior to hire, be continuously enrolled and complete within 5 years of hire date or internal RN promotion date.
- Preferred:
Minimum Years of Experience
- Required:
- Two years Home Care or Hospice experience
- Preferred:
License, Registry or Certification:
- Required:
- New Jersey License as Professional Registered Nurse
- Preferred:
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing (CHPN)
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
- Required:
- Knowledge of Hospice philosophy, symptom management and regulations; good interpersonal skills; strong organizational skills and clinical management skills
- Preferred:
Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.
The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant's hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).
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