Team Manager Home Care

About the role

The Team Manager leads the Patient Care Team, overseeing all patient care services and ensuring seamless integration of interdisciplinary care plans.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate, and coordinate the Patient Care Team, including volunteers and bereavement services.
• Evaluate patient admissions, assessments, and discharges to ensure eligibility and appropriateness.
• Collaborate with physicians on palliative care measures and discharge planning.
• Maintain and document patient records accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage team schedules and ensure 24/7 availability for all patients.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings and update care plans.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide customer service.
• Oversee staff supervision, training, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure quality improvement initiatives and participate in regulatory surveys.
• Monitor and control costs related to patient care services.
• Attend professional development opportunities and achieve personal growth goals.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation with appropriate license and insurance.
• Knowledge of primary medical and nursing care principles, oncology, and palliative care.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary health care dynamics and the process of dying and bereavement.
• Working knowledge of VITAS information systems and management reports.
• Two years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current R.N. license in the state where the VITAS program is located.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of interpersonal dynamics within an interdisciplinary health care team.
• Knowledge of VITAS information system (Vx).
• Ability to utilize management reports effectively.
• Experience in managing team schedules and ensuring 24/7 availability.
• Skills in customer service, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in using communication tools to address patient concerns and grievances.