Volunteer Manager - Hospice

LHC Group•Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

We are hiring for aâ¯Volunteer Manager. At Suncrest Hospice in Knoxville, TN, a part of LHC Group,â¯we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy theâ¯meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,â¯each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you! employee wellness programs flexibility for true work-life balance holidays & paid time off continuing education & career growth opportunities company-wide support & resources toâ¯help you achieve your goals. Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today! Suncrest Hospice Knoxville a part of LHC Group family of providers - the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required
Current CPR certified, driver's license, valid vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
Effective communication skills with a positive and outgoingattitude.
Ability to coordinate and evaluate volunteer services.
Strong computer skills with Microsoft suite. Ability to learn multiple applications.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, consistent and flexible in a changing environment.
Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and take initiative.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or work equivalent is preferred
Experience in health environment preferred
Experience in working with people
Proven management and leadership skills are preferred
Excellent writing and presentation skills

Responsibilities

The Hospice Volunteer Manager supports the company's operations by leading, managing, and coordinating agency volunteers. Essential functions include coordinating recruitment, training, on-going education, and assignments for Hospice Volunteers according to regulatory and state guidelines.
Implement necessary actions to ensure that the program meets the standards set by regulatory or certification bodies, and company pillars, regarding the participation of volunteers.
Submit timely reports to the Executive Director and Director of Clinical services regarding volunteer activities and levels of participation assuring compliance of 5% regulatory volunteer participation hours.
Meets with patients, caregivers, families, and hospice team to coordinate patient care related volunteer assignments.
Assign volunteers to appropriate activities.
Monitors reports from the volunteers and brings urgent items to the attention of the appropriate supervisor.
Maintains accurate and timely volunteer activity care plan documentation in the electronic medical record system in compliance with federal and state standards and regulations.