Team Director
Location: Baltimore Maryland
Description: Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care is hiring Team Director right now, this occupation will be placed in Maryland. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Team Director (RN) to join our team of professionals. We make a difference every day to patients and families coping with end of life illness in creating a center of excellence in hospice care.
The Team Director coordinates all aspects of patient and family care. Serves as team leader, providing direction and supervision for the interdisciplinary team members.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supervises all direct patient/family care team members, including nurses, social workers, home health aides and counselors.
2. Ensures that all patient/family services comply with federal, state(s) and local regulatory requirements and with accepted professional standards.
3. Participates in the selection and evaluation of all direct patient/family care team members.
4. Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of staff and volunteers.
5. Assures that all initial assessments and required reassessments are conducted by qualified team members within required time frames.
6. Coordinates the development, implementation and review of the interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient/family.
7. Assures the 24-hour availability of nursing and psychosocial services to patients/families and coordinates "on-call" assignments.
8. Conducts the interdisciplinary team meetings, maintains appropriate documentation, or designates these functions to a qualified team member.
9. Maintains the hospice medical records, including clinical notes and progress notes, for each service provided to each patient according to established standards and agency policy.
10. Assures changes in the patient's/family condition are reported to the attending physician as well as to other hospice Team Members and contract employees involved in the patient's care.
11. Communicates as needed with all members of the team, the patient/family, the medical director, the Director of Clinical Services and others involved in the care of the patient to facilitate optimal care of patients/families.
12. Manages the development of a discharge plan when a patient is discharged prior to death or transferred to another hospice.
13. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures for patient/family services.
14. Ensures all interdepartmental communication and exchange of data is accurate, timely and effective.
15. Participates in quality improvement activities, including data collection and aggregation, plus projects assigned by the Director of Quality Management.
16. Participates on committees and special projects and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Registered Nurse currently licensed in the state. Certified Hospice Nurse is preferred.
2. Current CPR certification.
3. Minimum of 3 years experience in nursing, preferably in the area of oncology, geriatrics, medical/surgical, hospice or home health.
4. Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.
5. Demonstrated commitment to Seasons Hospice’s philosophy of care, values, mission statement and organizational culture.
6. Must have reliable automobile, valid driver's license, and the minimum state required liability automobile insurance.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care.
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This occupation starts available on: Sat, 28 Jul 2012 20:15:23 GMT