Hospice Clinical Manager for Christian provider

Empyrean Hospice • Valdosta, GA

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About The Position

Empyrean Hospice hires Clinical Managers for the overall direction of hospice branch’s clinical services. The Clinical Manager establishes, implements, and evaluates goals and objectives that meet and promote our standards of quality and compassionate care delivery. Salary or hourly rate listed is the base for this role; increase commensurate with experience.

Represents Empyrean Hospice with the utmost professionalism and compassion. Assists in the development of organization goals. Develops, recommends, and administers policies and procedures. Manages the daily operations of the branch, its staff, the patients in its care or considering its care, and community relationships regarding hospice education and services. Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services and assures the quality and safe delivery of hospice services. Provides guidance and counseling to the team for continual improvement in all aspects of care. Promotes hospice referrals in the health care community. Assists with budget preparation and administration. Interprets operational indicators that could impact staffing levels, revenue, or expenses. Hires and orients personnel and conducts performance evaluations. Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment for the provision of patient care. Plans and implements in-service and continuing education programs. Assures compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel and, maintains compliance to the CHAP Home Care standards. Stays informed and shares knowledge of changes in the field of nursing and hospice care. In the absence of the Executive Director/Administrator, the Clinical Manager will be vested with authority to act on their behalf. Ensures standards of ethical business and clinical practice are prioritized.

Requirements

• Registered nurse in the state with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state
• One (1) to two (2) years of recent experience in home care
• One (1) year of management experience preferred with demonstrated ability to supervise and direct personnel
• Interpersonal skills and ability to deal tactfully with the community
• Has excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations, and CHAP standards
• Must be flexible in work hours
• Must possess a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs; Computer proficient with Microsoft suite; preferred experience with Homecare Homebase or other EMR
• Understands hospice care and the services provided to patient and family/caregiver
• Intimate knowledge of Medicare Hospice Certification

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing and/or master’s degree in hospice preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operations of the branch, its staff, the patients in its care or considering its care, and community relationships regarding hospice education and services
• Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services and assures the quality and safe delivery of hospice services
• Provides guidance and counseling to the team for continual improvement in all aspects of care
• Promotes hospice referrals in the health care community
• Assists with budget preparation and administration
• Interprets operational indicators that could impact staffing levels, revenue, or expenses
• Hires and orients personnel and conducts performance evaluations
• Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state, and federal laws
• Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies and equipment for the provision of patient care
• Plans and implements in-service and continuing education programs
• Assures compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel and, maintains compliance to the CHAP Home Care standards
• Stays informed and shares knowledge of changes in the field of nursing and hospice care
• In the absence of the Executive Director/Administrator, the Clinical Manager will be vested with authority to act on their behalf
• Ensures standards of ethical business and clinical practice are prioritized

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits include paid time off (PTO), dental, health, life, and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, and professional development assistance
• Mileage reimbursement plan
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager