Patient Care Manager (Nurse Manager)

IV Care of Middle GA • Eastman, GA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Hospice Care Options is a team of experts who support and guide patients and families facing End of Life. We have been given the privilege to serve many patients and families since our inception in 1998. We have a culture of compliance and hire highly qualified staff. We believe in service above self while creating a work-life balance. Each of our team members holds our founding theme of service to others above self as the most fundamental principle in their daily activities. Our focus is to help our patients and families during this difficult time. We place all our efforts here in the Georgia communities in which we each live and work, to serve our neighbors and fellow Georgians. We humbly respect the stewardship responsibility we have in this endeavor. The most interesting and exciting things you get to do in this position is: serving patients and families with an interdisciplinary approach, serving your community, building rapport with other healthcare providers, educating, helping your team through dynamic situations, and serving people at one of the most critical and sacred moments in life. We are looking for a Registered Nurse who will be responsible for the implementation, delivery, coordination, organization, and supervision of the hospice team. Also, this individual coordinates scheduling of staff, monitors the performance of staff, assists in the orientation of staff, and serves on committees to improve operations. He/she is responsible for the provision of skilled assessments, reassessments, development/implementation/revision of the plan of care, and delivery of care in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families consistent with agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the state of Georgia
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Georgia
• Ability to either drive or have available reliable transportation and present evidence of valid automobile liability insurance
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to comprehend written and verbal communication
• Ability to operate computer equipment, fax, and copier machines
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team setting as well as independently
• Ability to work with patients and families dealing with life-threatening illness and death
• Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings
• Demonstrates skill in nursing practice
• Ability to cope with family’s emotional stress
• Tolerance of individual lifestyles
• Ability to make meaningful observations and write comprehensive accurate reports
• Demonstrates excellence in managing human resources
• Demonstrates effective public speaking skills and the ability to develop good interpersonal relationships

Nice To Haves

• One of the two years of experience in an acute, oncology home health, and/or hospice setting
• Knowledge of the Medicare Certified Hospice Program

Responsibilities

• Implementation, delivery, coordination, organization, and supervision of the hospice team
• Coordination of staff scheduling
• Monitoring the performance of staff
• Assisting in the orientation of staff
• Serving on committees to improve operations
• Provision of skilled assessments, reassessments, development/implementation/revision of the plan of care, and delivery of care in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families consistent with agency policies and procedures

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Competitive benefits package
• Earned Time off starts accruing upon 1st day working
• Trusting environment
• Opportunity to reach your full career potential with a well-established, family-owned company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree