Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Patient Care Manager Job Locations US-IN-Ft. Wayne Requisition ID 2024-113931 Position Division Hospice Only Location Heartland Hospice Category Clinical Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name Gentiva Position Type Full-Time Location : City Ft. Wayne Location : State/Province IN Our Company

 

Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overview

We're looking for a Patient Care Manager - RN to join our team.

You will report directly to the Executive Director, Administrator, or Senior Patient Care Manager. You will be responsible for the day to day operations of your assigned hospice site, administering the clinical aspects of the hospice program and for ensuring the provision or quality of care to patients.

Managing the site in the absence of the Executive Director, Administrator, or Senior/Executive Patient Care Manager.Managing and overseeing clinical and administrative and recordkeeping functionsResponding to phone referral/inquiries in a timely, professional, and compassionate mannerParticipate in on-call nursing schedule and providing direct skilled bedside nursing care in patients homes About You

Education/Experience:

Registered Nurse with a minimum of Associate's Degree in Nursing required from an accredited school of nursing.  Unless superseded by requirements listed in the state-specific sectionBachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred from an accredited school of nursing.Three years' experience in direct patient care in a clinical setting required. Unless superseded by requirements listed in the state-specific sectionMinimum one year of management/supervisory experience required.Two or more years' experience in hospice or home care required.Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment

 

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration:

Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employmentCPR CertificationCurrent automobile insurance and valid driver's license

 

Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes:

Sensitivity 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 Skills:

Knowledge 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 Offer Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTOOpportunity to Participate In a Fleet ProgramCompetitive SalariesMileage ReimbursementProfessional Growth and Development Opportunities Legalese This 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 workplace Location Heartland Hospice Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs

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