Patient Care Administrator

About the role

We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978. Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience. Supported by industry-leading experts and a growing network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients’ lives. Our priority is to care: For our patients, for each other, and for the future.

Responsibilities

• Join the senior leadership team for a VITAS service area, ensuring the clinical, financial, and operational aspects of hospice are running smoothly within your purview.
• Support all members of the interdisciplinary team, including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and more.
• Coach team members, consult on clinical matters, and lead performance improvement initiatives to elevate the patient experience.
• Blend leadership skills and clinical expertise to effectively manage the team, ensuring quality and continuity of care for patients.
• Keep patient welfare at the center of everything you do, giving your best each day in service of our core commitment: Extending comfort and dignity to all people at the end of their life’s journey.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse License to practice in the state where the VITAS Program is located.
• At least four years of healthcare management experience.
• Two years of home health and hospice experience.
• Hands-on fiscal and budgetary experience.
• Experience managing a team of leaders.
• Commitment, Compassion, and a Can-do Attitude.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent preferred.
• State-specific requirements (see PCA Requirements and Qualifications by State):
  • CA Regulation- California Standard of Quality Patient Care: Section 5.3 Director of Patient Care Services
  • PCA Requirements and Qualifications- Director of Patient Care Services: Required RN with BSN or another health related field and 3 years experience within last 5 in hospice, home health, primary care clinic, or health facility and One year in a supervisory or administrative position OR- RN with 4 years experience in last 5 in a hospice, home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility and One year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.