Job Information
Dignity Health Hospice and Home Health Supervisor in Carmichael, California
Overview
Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area’s largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community’s well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee- Replacement.
Responsibilities
Hospice & Home Health Nursing Supervisor
The incumbent supervises Hospice and Home Health service lines that contribute collectively to the provision of high quality patient care, while monitoring and supporting desired outcomes.
Responsibilities include:
Supervising all clinical services in Home Health & Hospice to meet department specific metrics in order to promote quality care and control operational costs.
Compliance with State And Federal licensing and regulatory requirements, ACHC Accreditation reimbursement requirements and practice standards.
Actively consulting with MHH/MH Operations Team, Hospice Medical Director, Interdisciplinary Team and the patient's primary physician to assess the patient's eligibility and the appropriateness of patient care throughout the plan of treatment, and provides IDT oversight to assure continued appropriateness of hospice patients throughout their stay.
Representing the agency at internal and external meetings as requested to assure Home Health & Hospice issues are addressed and collaborative practice is achieved.
Mercy Hospice is a Medicare-certified Joint Commission accredited program. We are also a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA) California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) and the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC). We are a partner in the We Honor Veterans (WHV) program. Mercy Hospice also contracts with many major private insurance companies that provide a hospice benefit. Regardless of ability to pay Mercy Hospice is available to patients and families who are facing life-limiting illness.
Our Mercy Hospice team consists of physicians nurses social workers counselors (including dietary) chaplains home health aides and volunteers. The hospice team meets regularly to discuss current cases and coordinate care to ensure quality and continuity for the patient. The medical director meets with the team to review care plans giving direction and advice as necessary. Additional services are provided such as pharmacy physical therapy and occupational therapy when needed.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
Adoption Assistance
Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Retirement Programs
Wellness Programs
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Qualifications
This position works 4 - 10hr shifts per week
Friday-Monday 0830-1900
Minimum:
2 years of management experience within the last 5 years in Home Care agency, primary care clinic or health facility
Sufficient background knowledge and expertise in clinical decision making for the assigned patient population
Current CA RN licensure, active CA Driver’s License, auto insurance and AHA BLS.
Preferred:
Leadership experience specific to Home Health and Hospice
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in health or business related field
Past Hospice experience is strongly preferred
Pay Range
$54.12 - $78.47 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.