Clinical Supervisor

Receives case referrals.  Reviews available patient information related to case, including home visits, to determine hospice/home care needs.  Assigns appropriate hospice personnel to case as needed.  Conferences with MEDICAL DIRECTOR regarding any questions about an individual's eligibility for services. Reviews and evaluates each case through a variety of means such as home visits, conferences, record review and the services provided by clinicians; discusses and verifies impressions, instructs and guides clinicians to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality home care services; and is available at all times during operating hours to assist clinicians as appropriate. Reviews patient's medical diagnosis, prognosis, medications, procedures and clinical course. Assists clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing plan of care. Attends case conference meetings with hospice personnel to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement. Conducts quarterly record reviews and communicates findings and recommendations to Clinical Director and hospice personnel. Assists in the screening and interviewing process of new employees and makes recommendations for employment of individuals.  Assists in the orientation of new employees. Assists Clinical Director and other supervisory hospice personnel in the planning, implementation and evaluation of in-service and continuing education programs.  Assists in the formulating, revising, implementing, and evaluating organization policies, procedures, goals and objectives, both short and long range. Complies with accepted professional standards and principles. Assesses health needs of community and assists in the development of plan(s)/ program(s) to meet needs.  Participates in public relations and community activities that promote the organization's role as an effective member of the hospice and health care delivery system.  Promotes customer service orientation to all hospice personnel. Participates actively in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. Must be able to lift, position and/or transfer patients Must be able to load, unload, move and place patient equipment of 50 pounds during shift Must be able to load and unload medical supplies into car and into patient home Must be able to bend, twist, reach and pull during shift Must be able to operates a computer during shift Must be able to drive during shift