Job Description
Patient Care Manager Hospice (Full Time) Greater Valley Hospice - 4.4 McAllen, TX Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $90,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications RN License Interpersonal skills Hospice experience BLS Certification Driver's License Quality improvement Full Job Description Job Summary The Supervising Nurse is a registered professional nurse who ensures quality of patient care in the home. Primary function is for the overall administration of the clinical departments and monitoring of appropriate staffing and productivity. Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family and referring agency. Monitors and analyzes QAPI issues and directs clinical staff with regard to Hospice policies and procedures. May also be called Director of Nurses, Director of Clinical Services, Director of Professional Services, or a similar title.
Essential Functions:
Directs and coordinates clinical departments; assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with state and federal regulations. (Conditions of Participation). Promotes the philosophy and administrative policies of the Hospice, in an effort to ensure quality of patient care. Participates in activities relevant to professional services including development of qualifications and assignment of Hospice personnel. Supervises and provides direction to subordinates, in an effort to ensure quality, compliance with the Plan of Care, assessment and reassessment of patients' needs, and continuity of services by appropriate health care personnel. Monitors the QAPI Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed. Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third party payers, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary. Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/IDT), assists in development of the IDG plan, and participates in QAPI activities. Monitors systems and identifies problem areas to Administrator both verbally and through written reports. Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing board. Promotes and educates regarding the concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease. Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes. Directs and coordinates clinical departments; assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with state and federal regulations. (Conditions of Participation). Promotes the philosophy and administrative policies of the Hospice, in an effort to ensure quality of patient care. Participates in activities relevant to professional services including development of qualifications and assignment of Hospice personnel. Supervises and provides direction to subordinates, in an effort to ensure quality, compliance with the Plan of Care, assessment and reassessment of patients' needs, and continuity of services by appropriate health care personnel. Monitors the QAPI Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed. Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third party payers, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary. Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/IDT), assists in development of the IDG plan, and participates in QAPI activities. Monitors systems and identifies problem areas to Administrator both verbally and through written reports. Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing board. Promotes and educates regarding the concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease. Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes. Job Qualifications:
Education:
Graduate from an accredited college / university with a degree in the discipline of the professional license held. Licensure:
Active, state license as a registered nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. Current driver's license. Experience:
Minimum one year of hospice or home care experience as a registered nurse obtained within the last 36 months, experience in hospice preferred. Management experience preferred. Skills:
Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrates proven decision-making skills. If required to make visits, proof of current CPR certification. Environmental and Working Conditions:
Performs duties in an office environment. If required to make patient/client visits, may work in patients'/clients' homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency calls. Clinical Manager or Alternate must be available at all times either in person or via telecommunications. Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged sitting required, with the ability to operate office equipment which may include heavy lifting, bending, and standing. Requires the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner at all times. If required to make patient/client visits, prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to fifty pounds and move patients/clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition. Pay:
$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location:
In person
