BRISTOL HOSPITAL GROUP is Hiring a Nurse Manager, Hospice, Full Time Near Bristol, CT
Job Details Job Location BHH Valley Street - Bristol, CT Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Job Shift 1st Shift (Days) Description At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice. Provides supervision to Hospice team of registered nurses, medical social worker, aides, bereavement coordinator, office staff. Staff provides services to Hospice patients in the home, skilled nursing facilities and inpatient. Submits required documents to payers, oversight of timely filing of HIS, acts as a resource to all staff related to Hospice and Palliative Care. Participates in operations, quality and other committees, projects and other tasks to support Agency needs. Manages payroll, human resources for Hospice team and all other clinical coordinator responsibilities. Makes on site supervisory visits with staff to observe competencies. Stays current regarding Hospice regulations, industry trends and issues. Actively participates in DPH, JCAHO,Baldrige, Magnet surveys,and audits, Responds to patient and families needing additional information about services and acts as a model of professionalism and customer service to her staff. This role will also manage a small caseload of patients. Qualifications Educational / Minimum requirements Master's degree from a program approved by the National League for Nursing or the American Public Health Association with a minimum of one (1) year full time clinical experience in a hospice agency or related community health program which included hospice OR: A baccalaureate degree in nursing with a minimum of three (3) years full time clinical experience, at least one (1) of which was in hospice or a community health program that included hospice, OR; A diploma in nursing or an associate's degree in nursing AND A minimum of three (3) years of full time clinical experience in the last five years, at least one of which was in hospice, AND Evidence of certification by the American Nurses' Association as a community health nurse or completion of at least six (6) credits in health care management from an accredited college or university program or school of nursing. State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements: CT Licensed RN CT Drivers license Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements: General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital. Special Requirements: Experience in Hospice/Palliative Care, strong assessment skills, interpersonal skills, management experience Physical Requirements: Exposure to extended walking and standing. Work Environment: Exposure to patient elements; exposure to corporate client work sites. Cognitive Requirements: Basic math skills, ability to accurately document results of patient encounters. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. HS003