Hospice Inpatient Charge Nurse

Job Description: About Us: Affinity Hospice is one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients and their families. We believe the care we provide truly matters and we would love to have you join our nationally recognized team!   What We Offer:   Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay  Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees   401K  Employee Assistance Program   Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees  Internal Company Advancement Free end of life training   Position Summary: The Hospice Inpatient Charge Nurse leads Affinity Hospice's day-to-day operations in the Emory GIP program. This RN oversees the hospice nursing team, builds and manages the schedule, coordinates the interdisciplinary group (IDG), and is the first point of contact for Emory unit staff. Emory nursing staff provide bedside care. The Charge Nurse makes sure hospice care is planned, coordinated and documented to Medicare standards. When staffing requires, the Charge Nurse covers a hospice RN shift: admissions, assessments, plan of-care updates and family support. Hours / Schedule: Full Time Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree or higher. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, including at least 1 year in hospice, palliative care or acute care Working knowledge of hospice GIP level-of-care criteria and Medicare hospice documentation Experience leading/precepting nurses, or serving as charge nurse Current, unrestricted Georgia RN license (or multistate compact license) CPR Certification Required Valid Driver’s License 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.