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Hospice Medical Director
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Reports To: Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer
About Luminary Hospice:
At Luminary Hospice, we are a mission-driven organization that empowers our team members to shape our culture in order to allow them to provide the highest quality support to patients and families throughout their entire end-of-life journey.
Our mission is to deliver personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for all that we are honored to serve on their end-of-life journey. We are centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support along with resources, information, and emotional support for families and caregivers.
About the role:
The hospice Medical Director will have overall responsibility for the medical component of the hospice program.
The hospice Medical Director will provide oversight of physician services by complementing attending physician care, acting as a medical resource to the interdisciplinary group, assuring continuity of hospice medical services, and assuring appropriate measures to control patient symptoms. The Medical Director will serve as a hospice champion – promoting and representing the program to physicians, physician groups, discharge planners, other referral sources, community health organizations, and potential donors, as appropriate.
Job Responsibilities:
- Devoting his/her best ability to the proper management of the program
- Providing overall medical direction to the program
- Assuring that the established policies, bylaws, rules, and regulations of the organization are followed in the program
- Adhering to requirements, terms, and conditions required by Medicare Conditions of Participation, accrediting body, and federal and state statutes governing the provision of services
- Establishing and continually reviewing policies and procedures related to patient care, medical education, and emergency procedures
- Developing and continually reviewing, in cooperation with the Executive Director/Administrator and/or Chief Clinical Officer/Clinical Director, criteria to monitor the quality of the education programs provided to physicians, personnel, and volunteers
- Evaluating quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) plans and monitoring to identify medical education needs in cooperation with the Executive Director/Administrator and/or Chief Clinical Officer/Clinical Director. Participates in QAPI teams and activities, as needed
- Proposing organizational programs to address the needs identified (with the assistance and input of consultants of the specialties where medical education needs were identified)
- Working with the Executive Director/Administrator and/or Clinical Director, after implementation of the programs, to determine the impact of said programs on the quality of care
- Serving as a hospice champion in the community
- Acting as a liaison to community physicians by providing consultation and education to colleagues and attending physicians related to admission criteria for hospice and palliative care
- Acting as medical liaison with other physicians at Luminary Hospice
- Providing training regarding the medical aspects of caring for terminally ill patients to physicians, personnel, and volunteers
- Reviewing patients’ medical eligibility for hospice services, in accordance with hospice program policies and procedures, and establishing the plan of care in conjunctions with attending physician and interdisciplinary group prior to providing care written certification of terminal illness
- Providing written certification of the terminal illness for all subsequent benefit periods
- Performing face-to-face encounters within thirty (30) days of the third and subsequent hospice benefit certification periods and attest to the encounter. (NP may complete the encounter and report findings to the hospice physician.)
- Consulting with attending physicians regarding pain and symptoms management for hospice patients
- Managing oversight of the patient’s medications and treatments
- Acting as medical resource to the hospice interdisciplinary group
- Attending interdisciplinary group meetings and working in a team approach with the group
- In conjunction with the attending physician and interdisciplinary group, reviewing and updating the plan of care at least every 15 days, or more frequently as needed
- Documenting care provided in the patient’s clinical record, providing evidence of progression of the end-stage disease process
- Acting as primary physician for patients whose referring/attending physicians desire to relinquish that care and/or if the referring/attending physicians are not available for further contact
- Maintaining current knowledge of the latest research and trends in hospice care and pain/symptom management
- Reviewing and developing protocols for treatment, and proposing the most current options for interventions
- Develop and implement procedures and protocols in regard to OSHA standards, including the handling of hazardous medications
- Demonstrating knowledge in communications, and counseling patients and family/caregivers dealing with end-of-life issues
- Participating in resolution of interpersonal conflict and issues of clinical and ethical concern
- Ensuring that competent physician services are routinely available on a 24-hour basis to meet the general medical needs of the hospice patient to the extent the needs are not met by the attending physician
- Assisting with evaluation of protocols and procedures with respect to quality and cost outcomes
The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Job Qualifications:
- Licensed as a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy in the state without restriction or subject to any disciplinary or corrective action.
- Maintains controlled substances registration with state and federal authorities.
- Have experience in hospice or palliative care and/or training in end-of-life care.
- Participates in ongoing medical education activities related to the medical care of hospice and palliative care patients.
- Not excluded from participating in the Medicare program
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Luminary Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All employment decisions at Luminary Hospice are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Compensation and Benefits:
This position is a contract role and is not eligible for benefits.
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Nurse Practitioner PRN
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Reports To: Executive Director
About Luminary Hospice:
At Luminary Hospice, we are a mission-driven organization that empowers our team members to shape our culture in order to allow them to provide the highest quality support to patients and families throughout their entire end-of-life journey.
Our mission is to deliver personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for all that we are honored to serve on their end-of-life journey. We are centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support along with resources, information, and emotional support for families and caregivers.
About the role:
The PRN Nurse Practitioner is a registered professional nurse with advanced graduate education and clinical training who provides comprehensive hospice services in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act and under the supervision of a collaborating physician. He/She provides hospice care through the evaluation and assessment of the health history, health promotion, diagnosis of medical conditions, management of health problems by directing and developing the plan of care, prescribing medications or treatments, and coordinating and collaborating with patients, families, and other healthcare practitioners. Under the supervision of a physician, the nurse practitioner visits patients, completes physical assessments, performs face-to-face assessments, and evaluates hospice eligibility as assigned in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team. The PRN nurse practitioner builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.
Job Responsibilities:
Patient Care
- Provides medical care, palliates, and manages terminal illness in compliance with the state Nurse Practice Act under the supervision of a collaborating physician.
- Completes history and physical examinations by evaluating the patient's medical condition and health history, ordering and interpreting results from laboratory and diagnostic tests or procedures, diagnosing health conditions, and documenting the findings in the patient's medical record.
- Manages health conditions and terminal illnesses by developing an individualized plan of care, prescribing medications and / or treatments, obtaining consultations or making referrals and coordinating hospice care services.
- Completes the hospice face to face visit requirements prior to the third and subsequent hospice benefit periods to assess hospice eligibility based on the hospice conditions of participation and the local coverage determinations. Provides clinical information to the hospice medical director for interpretation for eligibility for hospice recertification.
- Makes recommendations to the hospice medical director regarding patient eligibility for certification and recertification for hospice care.
- Reviews clinical information, coordinates and oversees patient care in consultation with the hospice interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners.
- Assures that patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms, through collaboration with interdisciplinary team members.
- Review and develop protocols for treatment and propose options for interventions based on the literature in collaboration with the collaborating physician.
- Consult the collaborating physician when the patient's plan of care is outside standardized practice and protocols.
Communication
- Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary group to create, review, and revise the patient's plan of care.
- Consult with the patient's attending physician, the hospice medical director, and other healthcare practitioners regarding the patient's eligibility for hospice care, ongoing care needs, and medical management related to the patient's terminal condition.
- Communicate with other community health practitioners to coordinate the plan of care.
- Attends and participates in hospice interdisciplinary group meetings.
- Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes, physical examination notes, assessment visit notes, medical orders, collaboration notes, and other documentation in the medical record.
- Educates/counsels patients, families, and/or caregivers as to preventative care, medical problems, psychological problems, and spiritual problems in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team to meet the total needs of patients.
- Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
- Assists the patient's family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
- Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to identify the goals of care and meet the care needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
- Serves as a nursing resource for consultation and education to members of the interdisciplinary team and other healthcare practitioners in the community.
- Establishes, builds, and nurtures relationships with staff and community referral sources to facilitate program growth.
Additional Duties
- Maintains knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal rules and regulations for hospice services
- Ensures compliance with the Medicare conditions of participation and other state regulations governing the provision of healthcare.
- Compliance with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in accordance with federal, state, and organizational policies.
- Participates in organizational monitoring of the quality of medical services and quality improvement initiatives.
- Assumes responsibility for personal growth. Develops, maintains, and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance at seminars, and conferences and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
- Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments.
- Demonstrate knowledge in communication and counseling patients/families in dealing with end-of-life issues.
Job Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
- Has a current DEA license
- Current nursing licensure in State and CPR certification.
- Master's degree with a minimum of one (1) year of Nurse Practitioner experience and a minimum of one (1) year of hospice or palliative care experience.
- Accreditation from an approved certifying body for advanced practice nursing as required by the
- Certification in a specialist area preferred; (e.g. Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN), Pediatrics, or Geriatrics)
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, mathematical skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
- Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Luminary Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All employment decisions at Luminary Hospice are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Compensation and Benefits:
Luminary Hospice offers a competitive compensation package. This role is PRN and not eligible for benefits.
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Business Officer Manager
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Reports To: Executive Director
About Luminary Hospice:
At Luminary Hospice, we are a mission-driven organization that empowers our team members to shape our culture in order to allow them to provide the highest quality support to patients and families throughout their entire end-of-life journey.
Our mission is to deliver personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for all that we are honored to serve on their end-of-life journey. We are centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support along with resources, information, and emotional support for families and caregivers.
About the role:
The Business Office Manager is responsible for coordinating all office activities including clinical records, data entry, maintaining patient records, preparing for all meetings, coordinating all telephone calls and maintaining sufficient office supplies. The Office Manager is responsible to the Administrator and the Program Director and assists with direct patient expenditures coordination, employee time sheets, personnel records and billing liaison.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
- Maintains accurate up to date clinical records in accordance with regulations of Medicare and the Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Communicates effectively on the telephone with patients, families and staff.
- Answers incoming calls and forwards to appropriate staff person or takes a message if the person is not available.
- Welcomes and assists all guests.
- Manages incoming, outgoing and interoffice mail.
- Performs typing, faxing and coping tasks as requested for various staff persons.
- Inputs data into computer for billing purposes.
- Orders and maintains accurate records of medical equipment and supplies.
- Responsible for informing staff of any changes, updates, etc., regarding admissions; discharges, visits, schedules; and clinical meetings as directed by the Program Director, Clinical Director and/or Administrator.
- Responsible for gathering and recording staff members’ DSRs.
- Tracks admission, discharge, certification and re-certification dates on all patients.
- Responsible for assisting with audits of patient information.
- Maintains accurate mailing lists of employees; patients; volunteers, Medical Directors, physicians and nursing facilities and forwards any changes to the Corporate Office.
- Performs other necessary functions/duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Administrator.
- Participates in and assists with community activities, i.e., health fairs, conventions, community education programs, etc. as assigned by Program Director, Clinical Director and/or Administrator.
Job Qualifications:
- Minimum of high school education; preferably with secretarial and computer background.
- General knowledge of spelling, punctuation, grammar, clinical records and office procedures.
- Basic knowledge of office machines.
- Basic knowledge of telephone skills.
- Aptitude or computer data entry and use of current software systems.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to meet the public and staff as a positive, friendly and professional representative of the organization.
- Effective social interaction, communication and organizational skills and the ability to perform a variety of tasks efficiently.
- Personal car for travel and valid driver’s license.
- Carry personal auto liability insurance coverage.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Luminary Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All employment decisions at Luminary Hospice are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Compensation and Benefits:
Luminary Hospice offers a competitive compensation package, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, and more. Our benefits are designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term financial goals.
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PRN Hospice Aide
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Reports To: Director of Clinical Services
About Luminary Hospice:
At Luminary Hospice, we are a mission-driven organization that empowers our team members to shape our culture in order to allow them to provide the highest quality support to patients and families throughout their entire end-of-life journey.
Our mission is to deliver personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for all that we are honored to serve on their end-of-life journey. We are centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support along with resources, information, and emotional support for families and caregivers.
About the role:
The PRN hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The PRN hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.
The PRN hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient's care.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
2. Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within the realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.
3. Meeting the safety needs of the patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2, etc.)
4. Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
5. Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
6. Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
7. Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
8. Taking and recording oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
9. Providing proper care and observation of the patient's skin to prevent the breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
10. Assessing and reporting on the patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
11. Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
12. Provide a normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.
13. Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.”
14. Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Assisting as assigned with light laundry needs.
15. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
16. Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
17. Keeping the patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
18. Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
19. Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
20. Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Job Qualifications:
1. Active STNA or CNA (state will dictate) Certification in the state performing job duties.
2. Meets the training requirements of the State.
3. Completed a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training. Sixteen hours of classroom must be completed before a mandatory 16 hours of practical training.
4. At least 18 years of age.
5. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
6. Understands hospice philosophy and is comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
7. Satisfactory references from previous employers.
8. Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.
9. Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and the impaired.
10. Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
11. Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
12. Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
13. Complete a probationary period. This probationary period is to ensure the aide is competent in the above qualifications and is documented by the supervisor and the employee.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Luminary Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All employment decisions at Luminary Hospice are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Compensation and Benefits:
PRN roles are not eligible for benefits.
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Hospice Care Consultant
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Reports To: Executive Director
About Luminary Hospice:
At Luminary Hospice, we are a mission-driven organization that empowers our team members to shape our culture in order to allow them to provide the highest quality support to patients and families throughout their entire end-of-life journey.
Our mission is to deliver personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for all that we are honored to serve on their end-of-life journey. We are centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support along with resources, information, and emotional support for families and caregivers.
About the role:
The Hospice Care Consultant provides education and brings awareness to the hospice benefit with a primary focus on developing and maintaining relationships that give access to eligible patients to receive hospice services.
Please Note: This posting is for a future opportunity. We are proactively building a pipeline of qualified candidates for upcoming roles. While there may not be an immediate opening, we encourage you to apply if you're interested in being considered when a position becomes available.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assists the Executive Director/Administrator in establishing organization volume projections in the annual budget.
- Initiates marketing and promotional initiatives to achieve budgetary volume projections.
- Conducts market assessments and develops a comprehensive marketing plan designed to meet budgetary projections.
- Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with current and potential referral sources.
- Educates facilities, families, and the community at large on the hospice benefit.
- Provides leadership in strategic planning including identifying opportunities for additional or improved services to address customer needs.
- Support care team in field by gathering referral information, helping to obtain orders, following up on pending referrals.
- Ensure annual education is completed and documented.
- Accountable to goals set by agency leadership including development of unique referral sources, territory growth, achieving admission/census goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Job Qualifications:
1. A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
2. At least two (2) years experience in health care marketing, preferably in hospice care preferred.
3. Proficient in MS Office applications and ability to learn department and job-specific software systems.
4. Demonstrate organizational skills.
5. Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
6. Demonstrate analytical skills when problem-solving.
7. Demonstrate high attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Communication: Demonstrate knowledge to reply and receive information to and from others.
- Customer Service: Works with customers to assess their needs in an effort to meet/exceed requirements and expectations.
- Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates knowledge on how to manage oneself and how to interact successfully with others.
- Time Management: Demonstrate ability to manage your time productively and efficiently.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Luminary Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All employment decisions at Luminary Hospice are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Compensation and Benefits:
Luminary Hospice offers a competitive compensation package, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, and more. Our benefits are designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term financial goals.
Ready to apply?
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On-Call Registered Nurse
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Reports To: Director of Clinical Services
About Luminary Hospice:
At Luminary Hospice, we are a mission-driven organization that empowers our team members to shape our culture in order to allow them to provide the highest quality support to patients and families throughout their entire end-of-life journey.
Our mission is to deliver personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for all that we are honored to serve on their end-of-life journey. We are centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support along with resources, information, and emotional support for families and caregivers.
About the role:
The on-call nurse supports the patient needs of the agency after hours. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities after normal business hours.
Job Responsibilities:
- Completes an initial and comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
- Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process and utilizes health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
- Assesses and evaluates patient's status through writing and initiating plan of care, re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs after hours when needed, and participates in revising the plan of care as necessary.
- Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis, and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
- Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.
- Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient's efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
- Supports the Case Managers and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for the agency after hours.
- Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
- Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.
- Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers.
- Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
- Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities if needed.
- Perform additional job duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in nursing or related fields, required.
- Maintains an active nursing license that is in good standing in the state performing job duties.
- Maintains an active CPR certification.
- At least 2-5 years of experience in the healthcare management, hospice, or palliative care and/or training in end-of-life care, preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience with Medicare Hospice Certification as well as CHAP guidelines, preferred.
- Knowledge of hospice care and the services provided to patient and family/caregiver through an interdisciplinary group.
- Proficient in MS Office applications and ability to learn department and job-specific software systems.
- Demonstrate organizational skills.
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate analytical skills when problem-solving.
- Demonstrate high attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Luminary Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All employment decisions at Luminary Hospice are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Compensation and Benefits:
Luminary Hospice offers a competitive compensation package, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, and more. Our benefits are designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term financial goals.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Luminary Hospice
PRN Registered Nurse Case Manager
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Reports To: Director of Clinical Services
About Luminary Hospice:
At Luminary Hospice, we are a mission-driven organization that empowers our team members to shape our culture in order to allow them to provide the highest quality support to patients and families throughout their entire end-of-life journey.
Our mission is to deliver personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for all that we are honored to serve on their end-of-life journey. We are centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support along with resources, information, and emotional support for families and caregivers.
About the role:
The PRN Registered Nurse Case Manager plans, organizes, and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with an emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.
Job Responsibilities:
Patient Care
- Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing comprehensive assessment of the patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
- Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
- Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:
- Writing and initiating a plan of care
- Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs
- Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary
- Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
- Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
- Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
- Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.
- Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
- Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
- Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility for coordinating patient care for assigned caseload.
Communication
- Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
- Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
- Communicate with community health-related persons to coordinate the care plan.
- Teach the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet, and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
- Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
- Assists the patient's family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
- Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
- Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
Additional Duties
- Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
- Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services
are available. - Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
- Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
- Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
- Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Job Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preferred, One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting, and one (1) to two (2) years of recent experience in home care.
- Current licensure in State and CPR certification.
- Bachelor’s degree, with one (1) year of hospice care experience preferred.
- Management experience is not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides.
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
- Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Luminary Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All employment decisions at Luminary Hospice are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Compensation and Benefits:
PRN roles are not eligible for benefits.
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PRN Medical Social Worker (MSW)
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Reports To: Director of Clinical Services
About Luminary Hospice:
At Luminary Hospice, we are a mission-driven organization that empowers our team members to shape our culture in order to allow them to provide the highest quality support to patients and families throughout their entire end-of-life journey.
Our mission is to deliver personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for all that we are honored to serve on their end-of-life journey. We are centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support along with resources, information, and emotional support for families and caregivers.
About the role:
The PRN Masters of Social Worker contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required.
- Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect, or abuse, and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
- Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary groups, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
- Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
- Educates patients and families on, and assists in, the preparation of advanced directives.
- Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
- Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
- Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel.
- Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
- Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
- Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, and financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
- Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Job Qualifications:
- A graduate of a master’s program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
OR
- A graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
- Minimum of one (1) years of experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
- Experience in hospice care preferred.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Luminary Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All employment decisions at Luminary Hospice are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Compensation and Benefits:
PRN is not eligible for benefits.
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Director of Clinical Services
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Reports To: Executive Director
About Luminary Hospice:
At Luminary Hospice, we are a mission-driven organization that empowers our team members to shape our culture in order to allow them to provide the highest quality support to patients and families throughout their entire end-of-life journey.
Our mission is to deliver personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for all that we are honored to serve on their end-of-life journey. We are centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support along with resources, information, and emotional support for families and caregivers.
About the role:
The Director of Clinical Services is responsible for the overall direction of hospice clinical services. The Director of Clinical Services establishes, implements, and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy.
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.
- Provides guidance and counseling to coordinators and Clinical Supervisors to assist them in continually improving all aspects of hospice care services, provided through organization personnel.
- Assists Clinical Supervisors in managing clinical teams and planning.
- Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care to all clinical personnel as indicated.
- Assists the Executive Director/Administrator in the preparation and administration of the organization's budget.
- Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume that could impact staffing levels, revenues, or expenses.
- Evaluate the performance of Clinical Supervisors.
- Assists Clinical Supervisors in developing skills and techniques for evaluating the performance of clinicians.
- Hires, evaluates and terminates organization personnel.
- Conducts annual evaluations on clinicians, or more frequently if indicated.
- Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, reports, and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
- Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Responsible for the maintenance of adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for the provision of patient services.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate the orientation program for new organization personnel. Responsible for orientation of new organization personnel, directly or delegated.
- Plans and implements in-service and continuing education programs to meet the education and training needs of organization personnel.
- Assists with the evaluation of organization performance via performance improvement program, productivity, and quarterly and annual reviews. Assures for the quality and safe delivery of hospice services provided through the Organization.
- Assists in the development of organization goals. Develops, recommends, and administers organization policies and procedures.
- Assures compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel and maintains compliance with the CHAP Home Care standards.
- Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and hospice care, and shares information with appropriate organization personnel.
- Promotes hospice referrals in the health care community.
- In the absence of the Executive Director/Administrator, the Clinical Director will become the acting Executive Director/Administrator and will be vested with the authority to act on behalf of the Executive Director/Administrator.
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director/Administrator.
Job Qualifications:
- Registered nurse in the State with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing. Master’s degree in hospice preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel.
- Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or Organization requirements and is in good working order.
- Has excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations, and CHAP standards.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Luminary Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All employment decisions at Luminary Hospice are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Compensation and Benefits:
Luminary Hospice offers a competitive compensation package, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, and more. Our benefits are designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term financial goals.
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Hospice Volunteer (Unpaid)
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This is an unpaid volunteer role
Reports To: Executive Director
About Luminary Hospice:
At Luminary Hospice, we are a mission-driven organization that empowers our team members to shape our culture in order to allow them to provide the highest quality support to patients and families throughout their entire end-of-life journey.
Our mission is to deliver personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for all that we are honored to serve on their end-of-life journey. We are centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support along with resources, information, and emotional support for families and caregivers.
About the role:
The volunteer provides patient care and support services according to his/her experience and training and in compliance with organization policies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary group amid various settings: home care; respite; inpatient, bereavement, and/or administrative; office duties.
- Participates in general orientation.
- Serves the patient and family/caregiver under the guidance of the Volunteer Coordinator and Case Manager or as a part of the administrative team.
- Serves as substitute family/caregiver in the home performing activities that the volunteer has been prepared for and has agreed to perform. The volunteer may do homemaker chores, run errands, and provide respite care as well.
- Documents as educated and instructed maintaining confidentiality.
- Meets all health requirements set by Luminary Hospice.
- Provides availability regularly and/or keeping with the patient and family/caregiver needs.
- Participates in volunteer support groups and/or educational in-services.
- Maintains open communication and reports regularly to the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Assignment of other duties (as needed) directed by the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Participates in interdisciplinary group meetings, as appropriate.
Job Qualifications:
- Mature individual, supportive of the hospice concept, comfortable with his/her spirituality, and willing to serve others in a volunteer capacity.
- Surviving family members: must meet a year's waiting period after the patient’s death to participate in direct patient care or public relations activities.
- Successful completion of the hospice’s volunteer training and orientation program.
- Previous volunteer experience may be helpful.
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary group.
- If making home visits, must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Luminary Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All employment decisions at Luminary Hospice are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Compensation and Benefits:
This role is not eligible for benefits.
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