Mgr Nurse Hospice

Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: March 24, 2020

Job Description:

Overview At WellStar, we all share common goals. That’s what makes us so successful – and such an integral part of our communities. We want the same things, for our organization, for our patients, and for our colleagues. As the most integrated healthcare provider in Georgia, this means we pride ourselves on investing in the communities that we serve. We continue to provide innovative care models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare. Responsibilities The Manager Nurse of the hospice in-patient facility is a Professional Registered nurse who is responsible for providing leadership and manages all clinical  activities/services for Tranquility. S/he is responsibile for seeing that standards of care meet/exceed the regulatory and accreditation requirements, that financial performance is achieved and that patient/customer satisfaction goals are met. S/he is responsible for oversight of the maintenance, cleanliness and operations of the building and the equipment. S/he works with engineering, landscaping , biomedical and Dietary to ensure that the facility and the equipment meets all life safety standards. S/he supervises the EVS personnel and the dietary personnel on site. S/he is a member of the QI/PI team developing action plans and coordinating improvement activities in conjunction with other components of the Wellstar Community Hospice. S/he will directly supervise the interdisciplinary staff, manage human resources providing opportunities for staff development/training, staff recognition and participation in department workflow processes. S/he is responsible for modeling best practices, coaching staff at the bedside and participating in care planning for clients of all ages and overseeing the needs of the patients and families. As a member of the leadership team s/he participates in administrative on-call schedule. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, department and system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals. Qualifications Required Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Required Minimum Experience: Minimum four years nursing experience working with terminally ill patients. Certification in hospice and palliative care nursing eligible with completion required within 12 months of employment. Two years of management/leadership experience preferred. Required Minimum Certification: BLS Required Minimum Skills: Posseses emotional maturity. Posseses interpersonal skill. Demonstrates leadership and management skills. Demonstrates ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Posseses knowledge of the disease processes affecting people of all ages. Possesses knowledge of developmental characteristics (physical, psychosocial, intellectual) of people of all ages (neonates, infant, child adolescent, adult geriatric). Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates clinical competence in hospice specific nursing care and symptom management. Join us for outstanding benefits and development opportunities. We also offer state-of-the-art technology, professional support and advancement, and colleagues that rank amongst the best in the country. Step up to your potential. Find out more and apply today!

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