Remote Weekend Hospice Clinical Team Leader (RN) in East Greenwich, RI

Location Detail: 227 Dunham St Norwich (10414)

Join us at Hartford HealthCare, where every moment matters in providing essential care. As a Weekend Hospice Clinical Team Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering compassionate care and support to patients and their families during their most critical times.

Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, has proudly served our community for over 115 years. Our Person-Centered Care Model provides an environment where you can grow professionally while making significant contributions to the well-being of our patients. We leverage cutting-edge technology to offer quality care in the comfort of our clients' homes, ensuring that our team members feel valued for their impact on lives.

Responsibilities:
• Guide staff in clinical and case management decisions, emphasizing excellence in end-of-life care and symptom management.
• Ensure the development of personnel qualifications and implementation of agency protocols.
• Facilitate staff professional development through home visits, evaluating clinical performance and creating development plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory policies, focusing on cost-effective clinical outcomes.
• Accountable for achieving desired clinical and operational performance metrics.
• Utilize clinical software to track team performance, identify educational opportunities, and oversee patient care progress.
• Collaborate with internal and external parties to resolve patient care issues efficiently.
• Oversee daily patient assignments based on staff competencies and client needs.
• Coordinate timely referrals and service delivery, ensuring assessments of patient needs are ongoing.
• Develop and update personalized care plans for all patients, ensuring effective communication with all involved physicians.
• Assess staffing needs and coordinate hiring processes to meet service demands in your area.
• Recruit, train, coach, and evaluate staff, managing personnel evaluations within prescribed timelines.
• Analyze team and patient metrics in line with agency initiatives to drive improvements.
• Actively participate in preceptor programs and educate students regarding hospice and palliative care issues.
• Be proactive in addressing customer needs, offering quick and pleasant responses.

Qualifications:

Nursing:
• Must be a licensed registered nurse in the State of Connecticut.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing; Diploma in Nursing required.
• Experience in hospice care and familiarity with OASIS and case management certifications are preferred.
• Basic keyboarding skills and the ability to manage electronic communications are essential.

At Hartford HealthCare, we prioritize your career growth. Join our dynamic team, where you can be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to innovative healthcare solutions and community well-being. We offer competitive benefits aimed at ensuring a healthy work/life balance because we believe that thriving employees create a thriving organization. Every moment matters—this is your opportunity to make a difference!