About Francis HouseFrancis House, founded in 1991, offers a home-like setting and personalized care to those facing a terminal diagnosis. The organization welcomes residents of all faiths, ethnicities and abilities to pay. Francis House receives no federal, state or local funding nor any insurance reimbursement. Our mission is entirely supported by the generosity of the community we servePosition Summary:Responsible for all administrative supervision and all aspects of resident care of Francis House on evening shiftMaintains the safety and security of Francis House residents, staff, families and volunteers during designated hoursServes as direct liaison with medical Hospice regarding resident care needs such as changes in condition and symptom managementServes as caregiver supervisor, support and instructor as needed, ensuring that routine care is delivered as per standards of care and as per established policies and proceduresServes in an administrative role, ensuring that all household duties are performed by designated staff, i.e., laundry is completed and put away, garbage is collected and disposed of properly, syringes are sanitized, etc.Assists in any way needed to ensure smooth functioning of both housesEnsures attitudes and actions toward residents, families and staff are consistent with Francis House values and supports the missionIs a support to residents and families who are grieving, have questions and issues with care and provides compassionate supportEnsures that at the time of death, reverence and respect for the deceased resident and family is provided according to the Francis House customs and traditions of care of the body, the room; leading and including the family in the final prayers, if they so chooseServe as a resource for all questions regarding resident care or general house operationsOrient all care staff to perform at a level necessary to maintain excellent standards of careDuties and Responsibilities:Receives report prior to the beginning of the shift on current status of residents and relevant safety or family issues, new or pending orders, any issues that require follow up, current staffing and potential staffing issues, caregiver concerns or specific instruction needsPrepare to give a brief report to oncoming In House Administrator or designeeReport should start at 7:50 am, ending no later than 8:00 amReport should include pertinent information such as staffing concerns, calls to hospice andor families, household maintenance issues, and resident changes in conditionRounds on all residents and introduces self to family members if presentOversees, supports, supervises and evaluates caregivers in their role performance, family or house concerns and reports any major concerns to the Director of Resident Care, or designeeComplete annual and 90-day evaluations for all staff you hold accountable, including all annual competenciesReports resident care problems and care needs to Hospice in a timely manneMentor through your behaviors and actions proper standards of careIf a new medication is ordered, or changed, label and prepare that medication as per policy for caregivers to manageInstructs caregivers on any new Hospice orders as well as on sound clinical observations and resident support that may be neededFollows medication procedure as outlined in On Call manual when medications are initiated, changed, or discontinuedNotify caregivers of any order changes and document changes in the resident log as well as in the communication book and white board as needed, and encourage caregivers to document resident status after the order change is activatedEnsures that staff are correctly documenting in the communication book and 24-hour flow sheet and provides necessary feedback for learningOrient new staff and keep competencies up-to-date on existing staffAssist in annual education and trainingArrive at Francis House no later than ten minutes before shift beginsReceive notification of all resident deaths and attend resident deathOffer administrative presence to family, other residents, staff and volunteersBe present and ensure that staff attends and participates in all educational classesGeneral:Be familiar with the oxygen system, fire and security systems, and evacuation planBe knowledgeable about Francis House Standards of CareWork with staff to replace caregivers who are last minute call offs to provide safe coverage for the house and the residentsAuthorize overtimeAuthorize switching shiftsUse judgment to change staffing schedule or change tasks for caregivers as necessaryIf no other option, work the floor to replace the caregiverSpecific AccountabilitiesThe In House Administrator believes in and supports the Francis House mission, vision and values and supports its philosophy of care.The In House Administrator is sensitive to the needs of those in palliative care.The In House Administrator maintains organizational and client confidentiality at all times.Equipment UsedComputer, printer, phone, copier, fax machine, calculatorComputer Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, electronic referral software, etc.A variety of medical equipment and instruments including, but not limited to hoyer lift, stretcher chair, wheelchair, oxygen.Fire and security systems.Safety Equipment: Work environment involves exposure to potentially infectious diseases and unpleasant tasks that require the use of latex or vinyl protective gloves, gown and mask.Physical and Mental RequirementsAbility to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel, and perform repetitive motions of the hands andor wrists; push, pull, reach, stoop, bend, kneel and climb.Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, andor up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects.Moderate mental and visual attention required to perform machine operations and set up, read, and document resident information.Environmental ConditionsWork is performed in a typical medical environment.Benefits401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insuranceLoan forgivenessPaid orientationPaid time offPaid trainingVision insurancePet Insurance
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RN Night Administrator