Clinical Team Leader

Cornerstone Hospice is looking for  an enthusiastic and caring Clinical Team Leader (CTL).  This position is responsible for the daily clinical coordination and support of staff providing hospice care to the patient/family unit as indicated in the plan of care.  Provides and manages direct care to patients.

Shift info: 3p-11p. Flexible to travel within HH/IPU's, on-call rotation, some holidays, hurricane coverage,

Qualifications:

• Current Florida license as RN, current active single-state out-of-state nurse license, or current active multistate/compact nurse license
• Minimum of two (2) years’ nursing experience 
• Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system 
• Certification from HPNA obtained within two (2) years of taking the position
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule
• Excellent critical decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
• Ability to effectively communicate in English
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of patients
• Ability to physically access any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) in any area the Company serves
• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up.  
• Coordinates employees and patient care to ensure that the needs of the patient and family are met using best standards of practice and in an efficient manner.
• Recommends alternate approaches to patient care as indicated while ensuring that policies and procedures are followed.
• Provides education to IDG members regarding symptom control, case management, Company, community and financial resources guided by Policy and Procedure.
• Enhances the clinical practice of IDG staff by performing as a role model, mentor, instructor and resource person.  Acts as primary clinical resource for clinical staff.
• Collaborates with other departments (i.e., Medical Services, Pharmacy, Infusion Program, and Continuous Care) to ensure patient care needs are addressed.   Demonstrates respect and understanding for all clinical disciplines required for quality patient care and mentor staff in this process.
• Communicates in a clear and accurate manner.  Provides constructive feedback and resolves conflict directly.  Assists others to improve communication skills.  Communicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors; utilizes positive approaches when working with others.
• Ensures timely attention to customer concerns and complaints.  Provides outstanding customer care to patient and families.
• Assists in reviewing patient care documentation and providing on-site clinical supervisory visits to identify strengths and areas of development for the clinical staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 BENEFITS:   

• Competitive Compensation,  
• Full benefits package,  
• 403 (b) plan match,   
• Generous PTO,  
• Tuition Reimbursement program, and  
• Learning resources to be successful in your career, plus more!   

 Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived, race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our leadership team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm