Hospice Supervisor jobs in District of Columbia

Hospice Supervisor manages the resources, operations, and staff of hospice care programs. Works with families and patients to develop optimal care plans. Being a Hospice Supervisor coordinates the delivery of a patient/family assessment process and care plan development. Oversees interdisciplinary teams of medical doctors, nursing staff, and other care providers inside and outside the facility. Additionally, Hospice Supervisor maintains an up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations of federal, state, and regulatory bodies relative to hospice care. May require a bachelor's degree in nursing, social work or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Hospice Supervisor manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Hospice Supervisor typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Hospice Aide
  • Affinity Hospice Management LLC
  • Washington, DC PART_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

    The hospice aide works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various tasks as assigned in accordance with the patient’s plan of care to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for reporting and documenting observations and care performed.

    The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

    Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

    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 realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality.

    3. Meeting safety needs of 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. Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned. Hospice Aides may not provide patients with homemade food items or baked goods that they themselves prepared

    7. Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.

    8. Reporting any complaint of pain or other symptoms or changes in the patient's condition to the RN Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.

    9. Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.

    10. Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed.

    11. Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.”

    12. Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs, emptying waste baskets and other light homemaker tasks.

    13. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.

    14. Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.

    15. Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.

    16. Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

    17. Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

    18. Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.

    19. As a mandatory reporter, reports failure to comply with the requirements of the Dept. of Health as required within 14 calendar days, using Dept. of Health forms.

    20. Reports suspected abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a person in violation of RCW 74.34.020 or 26.44.030 to the department of social and health services and the proper law enforcement agency. Reports must be submitted immediately when the reporting person has reasonable cause to believe that abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a vulnerable adult has occurred.

    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 LIMITATIONS The hospice aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the hospice aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques.

    POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

    1. Completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant course or equivalent training

    2. Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) 

    3. Current Healthcare Provider CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification ((may not be internet based unless the demonstration of skills was hands on and observed by a certified trainer)

    4. Current Food Handlers Permit

    5. High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)

    6. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.

    7. Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.

    8. Prior experience in hospice, orderly, acute , rehabilitative, or long term care facility. 1 year previous home health/hospice experience preferred

    9. Basic computer skills to document in electronic medical records (EMR)

    10. At least 18 years of age.

    11. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.

  • 26 Days Ago

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Hospice RN Case Manager
  • Affinity Hospice Management LLC
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse bui...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Hospice On Call RN
  • Affinity Hospice Management LLC
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • Job Title/Position: Hospice On Call RN Reports To: Clinical Director JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: The On-Call Hospice RN is responsible for responding to all of the Hospice patient census and their famili...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Travel Nurse RN - Hospice - $2,130 per week
  • SkyBridge Healthcare Home Health & Hospice
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • SkyBridge Healthcare Home Health & Hospice is seeking a travel nurse RN Hospice for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: HospiceDiscipline:...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Hospice Chaplain
  • Affinity Care of Washington DC
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers, either directly or through coordination of care with other...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Supervisor
  • Job Search | YRCI
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Founded in 2001, YRCI is a leading professional services firm providing Human Capital, Acquisition Support and Financial Management Services to Government and Commercial customers nationwide. At YRCI,...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Memory Care Director
  • Maplewood Mill Pond LLC
  • West Yarmouth, MA 02673, MA
  • Memory Care Director Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Bei...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Hospice Liaison-RN
  • Catholic Health Services
  • Farmingdale, NY
  • Overview Calling all Passionate Registered Nurses to join our fast paced Liaison team! Our organization promotes the phy...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Hospice Physician (remote)
  • Agrace
  • Madison, WI
  • Job Details Job Location Madison - Madison, WI Remote Type Fully Remote Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Travel Percent...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Case Manager
  • Memorial Hermann Health System
  • Houston, TX
  • At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional exper...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Case Manager
  • Memorial Hermann Health System
  • Houston, TX
  • At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional exper...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Case Manager
  • Memorial Hermann Health System
  • Houston, TX
  • At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional exper...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice - $35-55 per hour
  • St. Luke's Health System
  • Meridian, ID
  • St. Luke's Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice for a nursing job in Meridian, Idaho. Job Descriptio...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Hospice Admissions RN $10,000 Bonus
  • AHN Healthcare@Home
  • Natrona Heights, PA
  • At AHN Healthcare@Home, were looking to add to our extraordinary care team. Grounded by our belief that outstanding care...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...
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Income Estimation for Hospice Supervisor jobs
$103,708 to $133,369

Hospice Supervisor in Sacramento, CA
The after-hours coordinator is a member of the leadership team who assists with the daily operations and coordination of the after-hours team by working closely with the hospice manager.
January 08, 2020
Hospice Supervisor in Ventura, CA
A CNA’s responsibility in hospice is to provide terminally ill patients comfort care, which includes assisting in various personal care issues, monitoring a patient’s nutritional needs and offering support for physical needs such as transferring from one space to another.
February 15, 2020
Hospice Supervisor in Tulsa, OK
Assists Clinical Director and other supervisory hospice personnel in the planning, implantation and evaluation of in-service and continuing education programs.
December 06, 2019