Hospice Clinical Manager

National leaders in care, Gilchrist and Inova have come together to form a new hospice organization offering serves throughout Northern VA. Our team is full of kind, dedicated people who believe in making every moment matter – for those we have the privilege to serve. When you join us, you’ll receive competitive pay, awesome benefits, mileage reimbursement, lots of learning opportunities, and a workplace where collaboration and respect are part of the job description.

If you’re looking for a career that fills your heart and fuels your purpose, come join the Gilchrist Inova family! Together, we make everyday count.

Under limited supervision, manages the clinical patient care delivery of identified area(s) of responsibility. Manages, the human, fiscal and communication resources to facilitate coordination of care.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Master’s Degree in Nursing, or related degree or the equivalent preferred.

At least five (5) years progressive clinical experience, including at least two (2) years’ in a lead or supervisory role. Additional education may be substituted for some of the experience.

• Substantial interpersonal and verbal communication skills required in order to provide effective leadership to assigned staff, maintain effective contacts with patients, families, physicians and community
• Analytical skills necessary to organize and oversee the work of others and to develop and administer sound policies, procedures, budgets and clinical practices.

• Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.

• Develops, implements, and ensures hospice service and after hours care for patients and families.

• Manages accounts payable issues.
• Processes payroll for assigned areas.
• Develops efficient staff plans with allocated resources.
• Maintains inventory and analyzes cost of supplies and services.

• Manages human resources within established productivity guidelines and the personnel budget.
• Facilitates training and development efforts.
• Maintains employee competencies.
• Monitors and reviews work performance of the staff.
• Interviews and selects personnel.
• Utilizes IT system to monitor productivity and performance of staff.

• Monitors, investigates and responds to customer feedback, modifying office systems, processes and patient care as needed.
• Monitors and adjusts programs based on family satisfaction scores.
• Meets or exceeds patient statistical targets.

• Oversees staff involvement in quality control and improvement efforts, general safety, and infection control procedures.
• Initiates, monitors, and evaluates performance for the team, as needed.
• Monitors trends, reviews and revises systems/processes as appropriate.
• Ensures standards of practices are met and incorporates compliance with regulatory laws.

• Manages the clinical practice of patient care including care planning.
• Participates in the development of patient care programs and/or expansion of services.
• Coordinates interdepartmental activities that have significant impact on patient care.
• Interprets hospice standards to clinical staff, other departments, physicians, patients and the community.

• Responsible for coordination of after hour needs of patients and families.
• Communicates with all Clinical Managers to assess needs and schedule accordingly.
• Coordinates and oversees compliance of documentation management resources involving clinical/administrative staff, pharmacy and durable medical equipment.

• Ability to stand and walk almost constantly (up to 80% of work time) and occasionally (up to 20% of work time) lift and position patients.
• Ability to perform home care visits.

• Office, facilities and home environment

• Reliable transportation and auto insurance.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Maintain current licensure and…