Our Hospice

Employment Opportunities

Location: Columbus
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hours: 40

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides administrative and clerical support to the Leadership Team which includes:   Corporate Compliance Program, Quality Services, Staff Development, Human Resources and Administration.  Duties include data entry for various reports, spreadsheet development, tracking and maintaining staff education, and providing assistance to the Leadership Team. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential: Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Assistant, performs the following job functions:

1. Knowledge and ability to create, develop, and enter data in various software programs to support Corporate Compliance Officer and program in analyzing trends and issues. 
2. Enters data from all audits for the Quality Services Department into clinical software using appropriate audit reports to verify that data was entered correctly. 
3. Maintains spreadsheets and graphs in connection with patient and staff infection control,  complaints / grievances, unusual occurrence reports, quality performance activities data and monitoring. 
4. Creates quarterly activity reports, audit spreadsheets, and other Corporate Compliance Program tracking systems to reflect program audit activity as needed.
5. Provides clerical support for the Compliance Team by taking and maintaining committee meeting minutes as requested, meeting preparation, including compiling / copying agenda packets, scheduling meeting rooms, and sending meeting invitations.
6. Provides clerical support during the survey process as requested by the Corporate Compliance officer.

 QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Education
1. High School Diploma or GED required.  
2. Associate or BS degree or Business school preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
2. Experience – 3-4 years of related experience required; healthcare experience preferred.
3. Licensure – Valid Indiana Driver’s License.
4. Skills
   1. Proficient in MS word, Email, Access, Excel, Power Point and the Internet.
   2. Strong working knowledge of administrative office procedures
   3. Strong working knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment and software programs.
   4. High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
   5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
   6. Professional appearance and telephone manner.
   7. Good command of the English language, oral and written.
   8. Demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
   9. Ability to summarize data for reports. 

Location: All Locations
Shift: Saturday & Sunday, 8 am - 8:30 pm
Hours/Week: 24

JOB SUMMARY

This position shall be responsible for meeting the nursing care needs of patients / families after normal business hours.  Professional nursing services will be given in accordance with physician’s orders and the plan of care established by the IDG.

CORE VALUES

 1.            Serves as a role model to Hospice’s staff, setting an example of professionalism, teamwork and integrity.

2.            Shows good judgment by advising Leadership of potential risks, concerns or issues that could effect the   organization.  

3.            Adheres to and is an advocate for the Hospice Mission Statement and philosophy.

4.            Reports compliance concerns / issues to the Compliance Officer and reports HIPAA concerns / issues to the HIPAA Privacy Officer or HIPAA Security Officer.

5.            Serves as Committee member as appropriate.

6.            Encouraged to attend and / or participate in 2 Hospice sponsored activities (e.g. Memorial Services, Volunteer Support Meeting, fundraising events, and other team related activities as determined per site).

RESPONSIBILITIES

 1.            Provides on-call service to patients / families to ensure availability on a 24 hour, seven day a week basis.

2.            Triage of incoming phone calls from patients, families, facilities etc to ensure appropriate hospice measures and provide adequate hospice staff visits that will adhere to a safe and symptom free environment for the patients / families.

3.            Performs admission assessments for new patients / families as scheduled or requested by a referral source, physician or patient / family.

4.            Makes routine and on call Hospice nursing visits as assigned to patients in the home, extended care facilities, assisted living facilities, and hospitals.  Completes assessment of the patient / family needs including physical, emotional, and bereavement status.

5.            Ensures that hospice care is provided according to regulations and standards established by Our Hospice.

6.            Maintains responsibility for assigned patient visits in a cost-effective and quality manner.  Manages time, pharmacy and medical supplies, and durable medical equipment in a manner conducive to optimal reimbursement.

7.            Teaches, supervises and counsels patient / family in care techniques including pain and symptom control, dietary instruction, use of equipment and observation techniques.

8.            Develops and implements the plan of care for each patient in collaboration with the patient, family and Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).  Evaluates each patient / family as directed and makes appropriate changes to the plan of care.

9.            Communicates with and updates other IDG team members as needed to coordinate and ensure quality care (e.g. social services, home health aides, volunteers and medical staff).

10.          Promotes the Hospice benefit and provides education to all potential referring customers including but not limited to patients and family members, case managers, nursing facilities administrators and staff, physicians and physician office staff, and community groups.

11.          Maintains accurate records in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures in a timely manner (e.g. initial plan of care, comprehensive plan of care, updates to the plan of care, daily documentation requirement, discharge summaries, death summaries).

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

1.            Performs additional duties and / or responsibilities as delegated by the Director of Clinical Services including but not limited to direct patient care, after-hours triage, assessments, admissions, discharges, medication administration and treatments.

2.            Works positively and professionally with Hospice staff, assisting and supporting their involvement in appropriate work assignments, whenever appropriate.

3.            Collaborate with the MSW or Chaplain as after-hours needs are identified for the patients, families or referring facilities.

4.            Provides support to the Hospice Inpatient Facility as needed in the accomplishment of effective patient / family care.

5.            Provides assistance with medical record workflow including but not limited to audits, physician order approvals and patient transfers within the electronic health record.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.            Education: Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred; or Associate’s Degree in nursing with equivalent combination of education and experience.  

2.    Experience: One to three years experience in health care preferred

3.    Licensure:

Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana.

Valid Indiana Drivers License.

CPR Certified

Location: Columbus
Shift: Friday 4:30PM – Monday 8:00am
Hours/Week: 40

JOB SUMMARY

This position shall be responsible for meeting the nursing care needs of patients / families after normal business hours.  Professional nursing services will be given in accordance with physician’s orders and the plan of care established by the IDG.

CORE VALUES

 1.            Serves as a role model to Hospice’s staff, setting an example of professionalism, teamwork and integrity.

2.            Shows good judgment by advising Leadership of potential risks, concerns or issues that could effect the   organization.  

3.            Adheres to and is an advocate for the Hospice Mission Statement and philosophy.

4.            Reports compliance concerns / issues to the Compliance Officer and reports HIPAA concerns / issues to the HIPAA Privacy Officer or HIPAA Security Officer.

5.            Serves as Committee member as appropriate.

6.            Encouraged to attend and / or participate in 2 Hospice sponsored activities (e.g. Memorial Services, Volunteer Support Meeting, fundraising events, and other team related activities as determined per site).

RESPONSIBILITIES

 1.            Provides on-call service to patients / families to ensure availability on a 24 hour, seven day a week basis.

2.            Triage of incoming phone calls from patients, families, facilities etc to ensure appropriate hospice measures and provide adequate hospice staff visits that will adhere to a safe and symptom free environment for the patients / families.

3.            Performs admission assessments for new patients / families as scheduled or requested by a referral source, physician or patient / family.

4.            Makes routine and on call Hospice nursing visits as assigned to patients in the home, extended care facilities, assisted living facilities, and hospitals.  Completes assessment of the patient / family needs including physical, emotional, and bereavement status.

5.            Ensures that hospice care is provided according to regulations and standards established by Our Hospice.

6.            Maintains responsibility for assigned patient visits in a cost-effective and quality manner.  Manages time, pharmacy and medical supplies, and durable medical equipment in a manner conducive to optimal reimbursement.

7.            Teaches, supervises and counsels patient / family in care techniques including pain and symptom control, dietary instruction, use of equipment and observation techniques.

8.            Develops and implements the plan of care for each patient in collaboration with the patient, family and Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).  Evaluates each patient / family as directed and makes appropriate changes to the plan of care.

9.            Communicates with and updates other IDG team members as needed to coordinate and ensure quality care (e.g. social services, home health aides, volunteers and medical staff).

10.          Promotes the Hospice benefit and provides education to all potential referring customers including but not limited to patients and family members, case managers, nursing facilities administrators and staff, physicians and physician office staff, and community groups.

11.          Maintains accurate records in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures in a timely manner (e.g. initial plan of care, comprehensive plan of care, updates to the plan of care, daily documentation requirement, discharge summaries, death summaries).

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

1.            Performs additional duties and / or responsibilities as delegated by the Director of Clinical Services including but not limited to direct patient care, after-hours triage, assessments, admissions, discharges, medication administration and treatments.

2.            Works positively and professionally with Hospice staff, assisting and supporting their involvement in appropriate work assignments, whenever appropriate.

3.            Collaborate with the MSW or Chaplain as after-hours needs are identified for the patients, families or referring facilities.

4.            Provides support to the Hospice Inpatient Facility as needed in the accomplishment of effective patient / family care.

5.            Provides assistance with medical record workflow including but not limited to audits, physician order approvals and patient transfers within the electronic health record.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.            Education: Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred; or Associate’s Degree in nursing with equivalent combination of education and experience.  

2.    Experience: One to three years experience in health care preferred

3.    Licensure:

Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana.

Valid Indiana Drivers License.

CPR Certified

Location: Columbus/IPF
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Hours: 40