Hospice Inpatient Charge Nurse

Hours / Schedule: Full Time

Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of hospice RNs at Emory University Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown, including assignments, distribution, and daily huddles. Serve as a clinical resource for hospice RNs regarding General Inpatient (GIP) eligibility, symptom management plans, and clinical documentation requirements. Review clinical documentation for completeness and timeliness and follow up on identified deficiencies. Orient, train, and precept new hospice RNs at the Emory hospital locations. Communicate performance and conduct concerns to the Area Clinical Manager, providing specific examples and supporting documentation. Develop, maintain, and publish RN schedules for day and night shifts at both hospital locations. Coordinate staffing coverage for call-offs and PTO by offering available PRN shifts, arranging additional shifts, and escalating unresolved staffing needs. Monitor open shifts, shift pickups, and contract staffing utilization and provide weekly updates to the Area Clinical Manager. Recommend additional pickup shifts for SVP approval as needed to maintain appropriate staffing coverage. Coordinate and facilitate interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings for Emory GIP patients. Ensure patient plans of care are reviewed and updated in accordance with Medicare requirements, incorporating input from nursing, physicians, social work, and chaplain services. Track IDG documentation and follow-up actions to ensure timely completion. Provide hospice RN shift coverage when staffing needs require, including admissions, initial and comprehensive assessments, daily GIP visits, plan-of-care updates, death visits, and family support. Perform hospice RN duties only when providing shift coverage. Hands-on bedside care, medication administration, and bedside monitoring remain the responsibility of Emory nursing staff under the GIP contract. Serve as the primary hospice contact for Emory unit leaders, case managers, and physicians regarding hospice workflows and coordination of care. Coordinate referrals, admissions, and patient transitions, including step-down and discharge decisions, in collaboration with Emory clinical teams. Escalate hospital partnership concerns and operational issues to the Area Clinical Manager and SVP as appropriate. Monitor GIP eligibility documentation and identify patients who may no longer meet GIP criteria for appropriate level-of-care review. Support clinical audits, chart reviews, compliance monitoring, and quality improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with Affinity Hospice policies, Medicare Conditions of Participation, applicable regulatory requirements, and the Emory contract. Maintain accurate and timely clinical, operational, scheduling, and staffing documentation using the electronic health record and Workday. Perform other related duties as assigned. Affinity Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.