Hospice Clinical Manager (RN)
About The Position
Mission Healthcare is hiring a Hospice Clinical Manager (RN) to oversee hospice case referrals and clinical care in San Diego, California. The manager reviews patient information, including information gathered during home visits, to determine hospice or home care needs and assigns appropriate hospice personnel. They consult with the medical director about patient eligibility and review each case through home visits, conferences, record review, and evaluation of clinician-provided services. The role supports and guides clinicians to promote effective performance and quality home care. It includes reviewing patients’ diagnoses, prognoses, medications, procedures, and clinical courses; helping clinicians establish therapeutic goals, priorities, and plans of care; and attending case conferences to coordinate care and discuss interdisciplinary group involvement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The listed pay range is $125,000–$135,000, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Current registered nurse licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
- Previous experience in a hospice or home care setting.
- Two years of management or supervisory experience.
- Proven ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting.
- Excellent observation, nursing judgment, and communication skills.
- Understanding of hospice philosophy and issues of death and dying.
- Understanding of pain and symptom management principles.
- Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations, and CHAP standards.
- Must hold an active hospice certification through a recognized Hospice & Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC), or be willing to obtain the certification and/or required training within 12 months of hire.
- Individuals who have had disciplinary action taken against them in the last seven years may be ineligible for employment.
Responsibilities
- Receive case referrals and review available patient information, including through home visits, to determine hospice or home care needs.
- Assign appropriate hospice personnel to cases as needed.
- Consult with the medical director about questions regarding an individual's eligibility for services.
- Review and evaluate cases through home visits, conferences, record review, and assessment of services provided by clinicians.
- Discuss and verify clinical impressions, instruct and guide clinicians, and assist in promoting effective performance and quality home care services.
- Remain available during operating hours to assist clinicians as appropriate.
- Review patients’ medical diagnoses, prognoses, medications, procedures, and clinical courses.
- Assist clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, setting priorities, and developing plans of care.
- Attend case conference meetings with hospice personnel to facilitate care coordination and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
- Disability, life, and AD&D insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
- Pet insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
