Hospice Weekend Supervisor

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.