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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $111,176.00 - $141,757.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
generous PTO
Health Insurance
403 B with employer match
Job Description
Tufts Medicine is a renowned healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to patients and their families through comprehensive palliative and hospice programs. With a commitment to quality, compassion, and innovation, Tufts Medicine offers a collaborative environment where healthcare professionals can thrive while making a significant impact on patient outcomes. The organization operates specialized facilities such as the High Pointe House Hospice and partners with various care settings including skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities in Massachusetts, particularly in Lowell and Haverhill. Tufts Medicine focuses on delivering holistic care that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or associate degree with relevant experience
- Valid Massachusetts RN licensure
- Minimum of five years in palliative, hospice or complex care
- At least two years of management experience
- Strong clinical leadership abilities
- Effective communication skills
- Knowledge of hospice and palliative care regulations
- Proficiency in clinical protocol development
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to compliance and quality care
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or associate degree with 3-5 years of experience
- Valid Massachusetts RN licensure
- Five years of experience in palliative, hospice or complex care
- Two years of progressive management experience
- Strong clinical leadership and team-building skills
- Knowledge of hospice and palliative care standards, policies and procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in developing and implementing clinical protocols
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to manage and evaluate clinical staff performance
- Strong interpersonal and patient relationship skills
Job Duties
- Monitors and evaluates palliative care and hospice patient population census, trends, processes and outcomes at a facility base
- Oversees day-to-day clinical operations at High Pointe House and patients in skilled nursing/assisted living facilities
- Develops, implements and monitors clinical protocols and ensures adherence to palliative care and hospice standards
- Promotes and maintains full implementation of palliative care and hospice programs and policies
- Communicates with medical directors, hospital personnel, vendors, managers and staff to ensure optimal care
- Trains staff and promotes awareness of palliative care and hospice programs
- Develops standards of practice with Director of Hospice and Palliative Care
- Prepares reports and utilizes data for cost and outcome management
- Works collaboratively to address clinician competency and clinical protocols
- Develops effective referral source relationships
- Reviews plans of care with clinicians and ensures physician updates and orders
- Conducts random chart audits and ensures compliance with regulations
- Manages palliative and hospice clinicians and ancillary staff, providing training, supervision, and performance evaluations
- Maintains positive communication with healthcare team, patients, families, and referral sources
- Facilitates interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
- Develops systems for patient and physician satisfaction assessment
- Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies and agency policies
- Monitors resource utilization and cost control
- Documents findings and implements improvements based on trend analysis
- Ensures quality care delivery and appropriate documentation for compliance
- Approves invoices related to hospice care
- Arranges staff coverage as needed and provides detailed handover reports
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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