Patient Care Manager

Patient Care Manager Community Healthcare of Texas - 3.8 Fort Worth, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Staff supervision RN License Hospice experience Driver's License Productivity software Full Job Description Community Healthcare of Texas has provided Hospice and Palliative Care Services since 1996. Providing compassionate care for those living with an illness while supporting those caring for a loved one is our mission. $3,000 Sign-On Bonus Position Summary The Patient Care Manager (PCM) is responsible for clinical oversight of all direct patient care, working through and with a variety of staff members, demonstrating the philosophy, mission, and service standards of CHOT/Providence. Oversee the admission process for new patients and confer with the team, hospice physician, or CMO as needed for guidance. Manage all direct patient care by assigning staff to patients, scheduling staff for maximum budgetary optimization, including PTO and on-call, resolving patient care issues, visiting patients as needed, coordinate interdisciplinary groups. Review patient's medical diagnosis, prognosis, medication, procedures, and clinical course. Assist clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing a plan of care. Attend case conference meetings with hospice personnel to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement. Assist in the screening and interviewing process of new employees and make recommendations for employment of individuals. Assist in the orientation of new employees Assist the clinical Director and other supervisory hospice personnel in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of in-service and continuing education programs. Assist in formulating, revising, implementing, and evaluating organization policies, procedures, goals, and objectives, both short and long range. Audit patient charts, respond appropriately to compliance issues, and write compliance/QA reports. Maintain compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agencies. Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. Manage personnel through effective hiring, performance evaluation, coaching, staffing, scheduling, and delegation. Assist the Sr. Director as needed. Educate, counsel, and orient staff to Agency policy/procedures. Manage assigned patients equally, regardless of severity, contagiousness, or complexity of diagnosis. Perform other duties and activities as delegated by the clinical Director. Qualifications Requires a college degree in nursing; BSN strongly preferred Requires 2+ years of hospice experience and supervisory experience Experience in a Charge Nurse role will be considered to meet the supervisory requirement Hospice experience and knowledge of hospice regulations strongly preferred Proficient skills using a computer are required; Microsoft Office suite experience is required Good communication skills and the ability to travel independently Licensed RN in Texas required Valid TX Driver's License required Benefits Competitive Pay Generous Paid Time Off Programs Company-provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Medical, Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account Employee Assistance Program Retirement Savings Plan Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.