What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Team Manager - Hospice position at HOSPICE OF LAKE & SUMTER?
Cornerstone Hospice is seeking a proven professional and hospice-minded Registered Nurse Manager to lead and develop a patient care team. The Team Manager will direct all aspects (staffing, financial performance and quality) of the care provided by the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to include Case Managers, Nursing Staff, Hospice Aides, Social Workers and Chaplains. This position is based out of the Villages.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Compensation including an unheard of 403(B) match plan
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Full benefits package including a Robust PTO Bank
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Learning resources to be successful in your care
SCHEDULE: M-F participate in on-call rotation
JOB DUTIES/KNOWLEDGE
Supervises daily activities of the IDT; ensuring that the care that is delivered is of the highest quality and provided in the most cost effective manner.
Works with the Executive Director to ensure availability of qualified team staff. Assists in recruiting, hiring and orienting all team staff.
Follows up and resolves internal and external concerns, incidents and suggestions. Develops processes to improve recurring system issues.
Ensures that evaluations & competencies are completed in a timely manner and that the evaluation serves as an accurate, constructive management tool. Provides supervisory visits on a regularly scheduled basis.
Uses available reports (i.e. Amplicare, monthly dashboards and departmental statements) to monitor & manage documentation, quality, utilization, quality, compliance and financial performance.
Provides education to new staff and assists all staff with needed education in collaboration with the Executive Director and the education department.
Performs Case Manager duties as a backup when needed.
Ensures compliance with organizational policies and procedures and with relevant Laws and Regulations.
Consistently facilitates positive interpersonal relations among staff.
Ensures ongoing communication and collaboration with community partners and referral sources (i.e. physicians SNF, ALFs, and Hospitals).
QUALIFICATIONS
RN licensed in the State of Florida required, B.S.N. preferred.
If not already certified, the Manager will be expected to obtain their CHPN within 12 months of hire date.
Five years nursing experience required, Hospice preferred.
Management experience strongly preferred.
Basic understanding of the interpersonal dynamics within the working relationships of an interdisciplinary health care team, and knowledge of the process of dying and bereavement.
Excellent oral and written skills.
Personable, strong initiative and ability to work independently.
Valid Florida driver’s license, reliable transportation and agency-required liability insurance.
Must be able to work flexible hours.
Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived, race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our leadership team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm
