Manager Hospice

Position Summary

Oversight of clinical activities, including patient assessments, individualized care plan development, care coordination, service level determination, on-site field visits, and the implementation/coordination/maintenance/evaluation of care plans to promote, maintain and restore the patient’s health. Responsible for ensuring that patient care is coordinated and managed appropriately.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Plans and administers directly, and through subordinate supervisory personnel, the effective management and delivery of hospice services in accordance with all system and regulatory agency standards.
• Affords assistance in ensuring quality, financial, and customer service objectives are met.
• Affords assistance in developing, and administering capital and operating budgets in order to meet agreed-upon departmental goals and objectives.
• Implements appropriate methods to monitor adherence to budgets and resolve variances.
• Serves as a technical resource to subordinates in resolving complex problems and in investigating and recommending corrective actions in response to incident reports and/or patient complaints.
• Affords assistance in recommendations for department equipment modifications, new supplies, and minor equipment purchases.
• Fosters smoothly running hospice services functions through timely and effective resolution of disruptions.

Required

• Current state license to practice as a registered nurse.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or health related field of business.
• Two years of hospice care experience.
• One year management experience.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of valid auto insurance, and maintain a driving record in accordance with McLaren’s corporate driving policy and eligibility guidelines.

PREFERRED

• Advanced degree in nursing, business or related field.
• Two years experience in supervision.