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The Hospice Team Lead. Company equipment. Mileage reimbursement. Sign on bonus eligible.

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients as appropriate to service area.

• Leads the team to achieve positive patient outcomes.  Follows-up on matters to ensure they are successfully resolved.

• Assists leadership in assuring staff competence and contributes to staff performance development.  Identifies areas of improvement, provides input, works with employees and follows up to ensure employees are on track for success. Maintains performance related information and is part of annual reviews. Conducts individual case conferences and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to facilitate effective communications.

• Mentors and coaches employees; provides performance feedback. Listens to staff needs and concerns and provides resolutions. May follow up with staff members on identified issues and concerns and reports to leadership.

• Assists with coordinating workload for the home care/hospice team. Maintains adequate staffing levels, monitors work hours, and performs patient visits as necessary.

• Handles clinical issues for the agency and escalates to leadership as needed and apprising them of the situation.

• Monitors staff productivity overtime, mileage, and supply usage to ensure appropriate resource allocation and expense control. Collaborates with leadership on fiscal management. 

• Assists with other agency responsibilities including but not limited to; implementing and managing daily activities of the office, maintaining regulatory compliance, reviewing documentation, ICD-10 coding, monitoring documents, re-certifications, performance improvement and other quality improvement initiatives.

• Ensures Joint Commission, Medicare and other third party payer guidelines are implemented and followed.  Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.

• Promotes positive work environment by holding staff accountable while using effective interpersonal skills.

What We Require:

Education: Graduate of accredited Registered Nurse program.

Experience: 5 years of clinical experience required.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia or approved compact state. Must have valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and personal vehicle for making home visits.

Life Support: none

Other Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrates leadership qualities, good interpersonal and communication skills, and teambuilding skills required. Keyboarding skills required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and end of life. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and provides care according to departmental policies and procedures.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. 

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Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

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For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color,  religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive.  That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training