Clinical Nurse Manager - Hospice

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Hospice de la Luz / Jet Health, Inc . is currently looking for a dedicated and compassionate RN Clinical Nurse Manager to directly oversee our hospice staff in Albuquerque, NM , and the surrounding areas.

The RN Clinical Nurse Manager is a licensed registered nurse who provides oversight of all patient / client care services and personnel, ensuring quality of care in the home. This role coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, patient / client, family, and referring agency.

Requirements :

• Graduate of an accredited school for the discipline license held.
• Unencumbered RN License in the state of NM or compact state.
• Minimum of one full year of experience working full time in community-based hospice highly preferred
• Clinical skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrates proven decision-making skills. If required to make visits, proof of current CPR is needed.
• Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
• Provides oversight of all patient / client care services and personnel.
• Ensures quality of patient / client care in the home.
• Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, patient / client, family, and referring agency.
• Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures which guide and support the provision of care.
• Ensures the care offered by the Agency, including any branches, is consistently available to all patients / clients.
• Collaboratively develops and maintains policies specific to new programs.
• Promotes the agency philosophy and mission by presenting a positive image to patients / clients, families, physicians, and community agencies.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.
• If required to make patient / client visits, prolonged standing and walking required, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients / clients.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient / client needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition.

Benefits for full time employees :