Patient Care Manager

Community Healthcare of Texas•Fort Worth, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided Hospice and Palliative Care Services since 1996. We have cared for patients with serious and terminal illnesses throughout North Central Texas. Providing compassionate care for those living with an illness while supporting those caring for a loved one is our mission. The Patient Care Manager (PCM) is responsible for clinical oversight of all direct patient care, working through and with a variety of staff members, demonstrating the philosophy, mission, and service standards of CHOT/Providence.

Requirements

Requires a college degree in nursing; BSN strongly preferred
Requires 2+ years of hospice experience and supervisory experience
Experience in a Charge Nurse role will be considered to meet the supervisory requirement
Hospice experience and knowledge of hospice regulations strongly preferred
Proficient skills using a computer are required; Microsoft Office suite experience is required
Good communication skills and the ability to travel independently
Licensed RN in Texas required
Valid TX Driver's License required

Nice To Haves

BSN strongly preferred
Hospice experience and knowledge of hospice regulations strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the admission process for new patients and confer with the team, hospice physician, or CMO as needed for guidance.
Manage all direct patient care by assigning staff to patients, scheduling staff for maximum budgetary optimization, including PTO and on-call, resolving patient care issues, visiting patients as needed, coordinate interdisciplinary groups.
Review patient's medical diagnosis, prognosis, medication, procedures, and clinical course.
Assist clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing a plan of care.
Attend case conference meetings with hospice personnel to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement.
Assist in the screening and interviewing process of new employees and make recommendations for employment of individuals. Assist in the orientation of new employees.
Assist the clinical Director and other supervisory hospice personnel in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of in-service and continuing education programs. Assist in formulating, revising, implementing, and evaluating organization policies, procedures, goals, and objectives, both short and long range.
Audit patient charts, respond appropriately to compliance issues, and write compliance/QA reports.
Maintain compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Manage personnel through effective hiring, performance evaluation, coaching, staffing, scheduling, and delegation.
Assist the Sr. Director as needed.
Educate, counsel, and orient staff to Agency policy/procedures.
Manage assigned patients equally, regardless of severity, contagiousness, or complexity of diagnosis.
Perform other duties and activities as delegated by the clinical Director.