Position Overview
The Hospice Weekend Supervisor is responsible for overseeing nursing operations across Homecare and Inpatient Hospice (IEHH/Hospice House) during weekend hours. This role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care through effective coordination of services, staffing oversight, and clinical leadership. The Weekend Supervisor serves as a key resource for clinical staff, supports admissions, and facilitates continuity of care. This position also provides direct supervision to Hospice House Aides.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Oversight
- Provide clinical oversight for hospice services in both Homecare and Hospice House settings during weekends
- Serve as the primary clinical resource for nursing staff, addressing complex patient care needs and concerns
- Ensure delivery of compassionate, high-quality, and compliant hospice care
Staffing & Operations
- Coordinate and manage weekend staffing to ensure adequate coverage across all service areas
- Make real-time staffing adjustments in response to patient needs and census changes
- Support team communication and maintain operational continuity across shifts
Admissions & Coordination of Care
- Oversee and/or assist with weekend hospice admissions, ensuring timely and appropriate patient placement
- Collaborate with providers, intake staff, and interdisciplinary team members to facilitate seamless transitions into care
- Promote coordination across disciplines to ensure individualized care plans are implemented and updated
Supervision of Hospice House Aides
- Provide direct supervision, guidance, and support to Hospice House Aides
- Oversee the Hospice House Aide hiring in conjunction with the IEHH Clinical Administrator and Human Resources
- Monitor performance, ensure adherence to care standards, and provide feedback as needed
- Serve as a resource for training and reinforcing best practices
- Collaborate with the IEHH Clinical Administrator and Director of Patient Care Services to ensure consistent supervisory practices.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with hospice regulations, policies, and standards of care
- Promote patient safety and quality improvement initiatives
- Support documentation accuracy and timely completion of clinical records
Provides direct patient care in times of high acuity or due to staffing gaps.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current California RN license.
- At least three (3) years of experience as a professional nurse.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working effectively with an interdisciplinary team
- Valid driver’s license, proof of acceptable automobile insurance coverage, and reliable transportation.
- Excellent computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior nursing management/leadership experience.
- BSN or MSN degree
- At least one (1) year of hospice or palliative care experience.
- CHPN certification.
Schedule Requirements
- Regular Saturdays and Sundays
- Flexibility to support operational needs outside of scheduled shifts