Hospice Clinical Manager (RN) | Full Time

Job Description

> REF:#0838a9f4a4ceea49 Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.

Shift Information:
This position is Full Time working Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Great Culture
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility

What you will do:
The Hospice Clinical Manager will direct and specialize in hospice care for hospice patients in their place of residence. The Hospice Clinical Manager is responsible for assisting in the overall coordination and supervision of the plan of care for Hospice patients and caregivers, including home, nursing home, assisted living and inpatient care. The Hospice Clinical Manager coordinates with the Hospice IDG team, patient, caregivers, Hospice Medical Director, Primary Care Physician, Specialist or other providers to work towards plan of care goals. The Hospice Clinical Manager assumes responsibility for coordination of care, serving as a liaison between the Hospice IDG team, patients, caregivers, pharmacies, facility staff, physicians and other providers. The Hospice Clinical Manager oversees and monitors the continuum of care for all patient care based on provider orders, compliance, departmental policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulations, accrediting agency best practice. The Hospice Clinical Manager actively attends, participates and leads meetings as appropriate. The Hospice Clinical Manager performs supervisory visits. The Hospice Clinical Manager performs on-call responsibilities.
Other Items of Note:
Readers’ Choice Award for Kerrville 2017 to 2022
5 Star rating on Medicare compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/)
Medical Director is Hospice & Palliative Care Certified
Best Places to Work Modern Healthcare 2021-2024
Required Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Preferred Education:
Master’s Degree in Nursing

Required Skills:
Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Effective, professional communication skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to utilize Microsoft Office effectively.

Preferred Skills:
Experience with Home Care Home Base, Meditech

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Current Texas state license in appropriate discipline; CPR certified; current Texas Driver’s license; current auto insurance. Must have reliable transportation.

Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Hospice and Palliative Care certified; Wound Care certified

Required Experience:
Three years’ experience in respective discipline, experience in supervisory position

Preferred Experience:
Hospice or Home Care experience
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