Hospice & Palliative Care Manager |
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| Position Type | Full Time |
| Hours Per Week | 40 |
| Education Level | BS in Nursing or related field |
| Years Of Experience | 2-3 |
| Position Status | Now Hiring! |
| Location | Attleboro |
Job Responsibilities
The Hospice and Palliative Care Manager will supervise the daily activities and practices of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest level of client care and satisfaction.
Job Requirements
– Directly supervises clinical activities, programs and other applicable professional/clerical staff
– Responsible for maintaining appropriate staff ratios; participates in the recruiting, hiring, orienting and termination of staff
– Responsible for ensuring competency and proficiency levels of staff as deemed appropriate for the position(s)
– Participates in client conferences and case management activities
– Counsels staff appropriately and timely concerning areas of deficiency as well as areas of excellence
– Conducts performance evaluations on assigned staff. Assists with development of new job standards as needed. Reviews and updates current job standards when indicated
– Actively involved in the development and implementation of the hospice marketing plan; participates in direct marketing/public relations activities on an ongoing basis
– Participates in budget preparation and stays within budget constraints; approves all invoices for care/services provided to client; develops cost saving approaches while ensuring quality care and services delivered
– Participates in short and long range planning for department
– Ensures client satisfaction through client visits, P.I. activities, and other measures as appropriate. Investigates and resolves all department complaints
– Submits written reports pertaining to department activities within specified time frames to the Director of Clinical Services
– Positively contributes to all phases of the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. Contributions may include; identification of problem area recommendations to address problem areas; data collection; attendance at periodic QAPI meetings or participation in performance improvement projects.
– Demonstrates a desire to set and meet objectives and to find increasingly efficient ways to perform tasks
– Completes work with accuracy and within specified time frames
– Requires minimal supervision and is self-directed
Job Qualifications
• Current Massachusetts RN License
• BS in nursing or related field preferred
• 2–3 years nursing experience
• Home care experience preferred
• 1 year supervisory experience preferred
• Hospice experience required