Hospice Weekend Supervisor

## Description

**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.**
## Qualifications
**Minimum Qualifications**

1. Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
2. Current California RN license.
3. At least three (3) years of experience as a professional nurse.
4. Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills
5. Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
6. Experience working effectively with an interdisciplinary team
7. Valid driver’s license, proof of acceptable automobile insurance coverage, and reliable transportation.
8. Excellent computer skills.

**Preferred Qualifications**

1. Prior nursing management/leadership experience.
2. BSN or MSN degree
3. At least one (1) year of hospice or palliative care experience.
4. CHPN certification.

**Schedule Requirements**

• Regular Saturdays and Sundays
• Flexibility to support operational needs outside of scheduled shifts