Senior Patient Care Manager RN

Our CompanySouthernCare, part of the Gentiva family of hospice, home health, palliative, and community care providers, focuses on clinical excellence with compassion and dignity. Our company culture centers around humility, servant leadership, empathy, and innovation while we serve as a leader in the home care industry. Our people and our patient care allow us to make a difference when life matters most. We are passionate about what we do because our care matters.OverviewWe're looking for a Senior Patient Care Manager - RN to join our hospice team.$7,500 sign on bonus! You will report directly to the Executive Director or Administrator. You will be responsible for: the day to day operations of your assigned hospice siteadministering the clinical aspects of the hospice program ensuring the provision or quality of care to patientsmanaging, overseeing and directing the services and performance of assigned team members.This Is IncludesSupervising, managing performance, and directing the work of specified team members, assigning of admit and evaluation visits, scheduling visits and ensuring staff are completing visits in a timely mannerManaging the site in the absence of the Executive Director, Administrator.Managing and overseeing clinical and administrative and recordkeeping functionsResponding to phone referral/inquiries in a timely, professional, and compassionate mannerParticipating in on-call nursing schedule and providing direct skilled bedside nursing care in patients homesEducation/ExperienceAbout You:Degree in nursing. Registered Nurse with ASN or BSN from an accredited school of nursing, one-year experience as an RN (Licensed in the state of requested employment). Unless superseded by requirements listed in the state-specific sectionThree years’ experience in direct patient care. Once year management experience. Two or more years’ experience in hospice or home care required. Unless superseded by requirements listed in the state-specific sectionMust be able to effectively operate nursing assessment tools and office equipment to include, computer and or tabletSensitivity to feeling of the terminally ill and their families before and after a patient's deathKnowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with an understanding of the hospice conceptLicenses, Certifications And/or RegistrationCurrent license to practice nursing in the state of requested employmentCPR CertificationCurrent automobile insurance and valid driver's licensePersonal Traits, Qualities And AptitudesSensitivity to feelings of the terminally ill and their families before and after patient's death. Must be able to demonstrate flexibility by performing a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Influence people in their opinions, attitudes or judgments about ideas or things. Make generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria. Display evidence of patient advocacy. Responsible functioning in the work place, maturity, cooperation, flexibility, tact in dealing with co-workers and all members of the hospice team.Specialized Knowledge And SkillsKnowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice concept; knowledge of roles of all disciplines providing hospice services; excellent patient assessment skills; good oral and written communication; thorough knowledge of managed care principles, regulatory guidelines (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, and human resource) management principles.We OfferComprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401 k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTOOpportunity to Participate In a Fleet ProgramCompetitive SalariesMileage ReimbursementProfessional Growth and Development OpportunitiesLegaleseThis is a safety-sensitive positionEmployee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefitsWhere applicable, employee must meet state specific requirementsWe are proud to be an EEO employerWe maintain a drug-free workplaceLocation: SouthernCare