Patient Care Manager - Full Time - Carlsbad, CA, USA

Hospice of the North Coast•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

JOIN A TEAM THAT IS COMPACT IN SIZE, YET LARGE OF HEART Hospice of the North Coast hires passionate individuals eager to join our agency's mission: to deliver compassionate, personalized care to patients and their families during end-of-life transitions. We hire individuals who wish to thrive on playing a unique role in a person's life. They are compassionate clinicians and administrative staff who take pride in serving as advocates for each and every patient and who are fulfilled by being part of a very intimate stage of life. Collectively we serve patients, their families, and the community. Are you looking for a fulfilling role that will allow you to make a difference in a patient's life? Please apply today! Looking for a Clinical Manager for our growing Hospice Team - Full Time POSITION SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for planning, initial implementation of all aspects of patient care and client satisfaction as it relates to the interdisciplinary team. This position is responsible for ensuring that their team is in full compliance of the POC for each individual patient. The RN Clinical Manager works cooperatively with the attending physician, Hospice House Medical Director, and other members of the interdisciplinary Hospice team. The RN Manager participates in patient care conferences and supervises the RN's, Home Health Aides, and LVN. The RN Manager provides oversight to the care given to patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and regularly reviews and ensures the following of the plan of care. The RN Manager ensures that all prescribed medical treatments, pain management and symptom control, assessments and evaluations are completed and documented according to the HNC Model of care. This position provides education and supportive care to patient and caregiver.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current CA RN License.
Minimum of one-year experience as a professional nurse within the last 3 years or have a Baccalaureate in Nursing.
Two years (2) in a hospice, home health, or agency, primary care clinic or health facility, at least one (1) year which was in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing desired.

Responsibilities

Planning, initial implementation of all aspects of patient care
Client satisfaction as it relates to the interdisciplinary team
Ensuring that their team is in full compliance of the POC for each individual patient
Works cooperatively with the attending physician, Hospice House Medical Director, and other members of the interdisciplinary Hospice team
Participates in patient care conferences
Supervises the RN's, Home Health Aides, and LVN
Provides oversight to the care given to patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and regularly reviews and ensures the following of the plan of care
Ensures that all prescribed medical treatments, pain management and symptom control, assessments and evaluations are completed and documented according to the HNC Model of care
Provides education and supportive care to patient and caregiver