USA jobs: Hospice RN Patient Care Manager

Gentiva is Americas homecare leader. We have nearly 40 years of experience, serve patients from more than 350 locations in 38 states and are driving some of the most exciting new developments in home healthcare today. Financially and strategically, we are positioned to be a key player in the industry for many years to come. All of which make Gentiva the place to be.
VistaCare Hospice is a leading provider of hospice care services. Through interdisciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, home healthcare aides, social workers, spiritual and other counselors and volunteers, VistaCare provides hospice care primarily designed to reduce pain and enhance the quality of life of patients facing life-limiting illness. This hospice care is most commonly provided in the patient's home or other residence of choice, including hospitals, assisted living communities and nursing homes. Besides a supportive environment where great works are acknowledged and celebrated, VistaCare employees enjoy competitive salaries, flexible schedules for many positions, and a range of excellent Full-Time benefits, including:
* PPO or HMO medical insurance
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* Company-paid life insurance with A D & D coverage
* Flexible spending accounts to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical care
* Optional life insurance
* Optional long-term disability coverage
* Short-term disability plan
* 401(k) with a company match
* Tuition reimbursement
* Employee referral bonus
* Generous PTO program with select holidays
* Employee recognition programs and an enjoyable work environment

Patient Care Manager
This Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the overall direction of clinical services. Establish, implement and evaluate goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote company standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy. Hire, train, orient, supervise and evaluate qualified Hospice interdisciplinary team personnel. Provide daily direction to the team, including all scheduling, care planning, documentation, productivity and all other patient care operations. Manage all patient care expenditures including but not limited to labor, pharmacy, DME, medical supplies and patient care mileage. Assure regulatory compliance including achieving and maintaining Hospice Medicare certification. Respond to customer complaints regarding patient care and assure all complaints are handled in accordance with Company policies and procedures and/or legal compliance requirements.


Company's Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:
* Minimum age requirement of 18.
* Registered Nurse licensed in the state.
* Bachelor's degree and C.H.P.N. certification preferred.
* Minimum of two years clinical management experience, including the supervision of nursing staff preferred.
* Minimum of three years Hospice, home health or related organization experience preferred.
* Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices.
* Physical exam in accordance with state law requirements.
* Valid driver's license and an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or company's requirements and is in good working order.
* Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
* Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting.
* Satisfactory criminal background check.
* Demonstrate excellent observation and communication skills.
* Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
* Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling all obligations


VistaCare Hospice is now a part of Gentiva Health Services. What brings us together is the care we all have for our patients and their families. We share the same passion for what we do. We believe our work really is our calling.

If you are interested in becoming a part of America's leading provider of home healthcare and hospice services please apply.

To learn more, please contact your local recruiter at (toll free) 1.877.44.HOSPICE (1.877.444.6774)

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