Team Manager, Hospice Home Care

About the role

Manages and supports an interdisciplinary team providing hospice care, ensuring clinical and quality improvement initiatives comply with regulatory standards. Demonstrates excellence in clinical practice and customer service, working under general direction.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to assess patients' medical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs, providing support to families per the Care Plan.
• Participates in team meetings, committees, and develops procedures, documentation, and quality/training initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with hospice regulations through file reviews, audits, and monitoring.
• Collaborates on quality improvement and educational activities, supporting professional practice standards.
• Performs clinical, regulatory, and fiscal analyses, aiding leadership in achieving care and financial goals.
• Oversees daily departmental operations, including caseload management and productivity targets.
• Completes audits, reports, and projects; manages staff training, performance evaluations, hiring, and salary actions.
• Facilitates hospice services, manages interdisciplinary groups, and participates in special projects, especially during daytime coverage.

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Nurse in New York State; Nurse Practitioner license and DEA preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum three years clinical hospice experience; clinical management experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills; computer proficiency in MS Office preferred.