Hospice Clinical Manager (RN)

Mission Healthcare•San Diego, CA

4d•$108,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family! Benefits for Eligible Employees Available to FT, PT and PRN: 401(k) retirement savings plan Mileage reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Additional FT Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts Disability, life, and AD&D insurance Pet insurance Pay range (depending on experience): $108,000 - $135,000, annually Schedule/Shift: Monday - Friday Territory/Location: San Diego

Requirements

Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
Previous experience in hospice/home care setting and with two (2) years management or supervisory experience. Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
Has excellent observation, good nursing judgment and communication skills. Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying.
Understands principles of pain/symptom management.

Responsibilities

Receives case referrals. Reviews available patient information related to case, including home visits, to determine hospice/home care needs. Assigns appropriate hospice personnel to case as needed. Conferences with medical director regarding any questions about an individual's eligibility for services.
Reviews and evaluates each case through a variety of means such as home visits, conferences, record review and the services provided by clinicians; discusses and verifies impressions, instructs and guides clinicians to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality home care services; and is available at all times during operating hours to assist clinicians as appropriate.
Reviews patient's medical diagnosis, prognosis, medications, procedures, and clinical course.
Assists clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing plan of care.
Attends case conference meetings with hospice personnel to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement.