What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Manager-RN position at Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care?
We are hiring a Patient Care Manager in Hospice.
At Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We form meaningful connections with the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve – it's all about helping people.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you.
- Lead, inspire, and motivate others to provide exceptional care.
- Ensure all staff are oriented and supported to be successful in their job performance.
- Liaison between staff, patients, and the medical community.
This is a full-time position, estimated 70% in office, 30% in the field. Four or more years of experience as an RN are preferred.
If you want to make a difference in the daily lives of those in our local communities who need us, we want to hear from you.
Help us support people within our teams and communities.
- Assist the Executive Administrator/Executive Director/Director of Clinical Operations with all patient care activities to ensure safe and efficient delivery of patient care that meets relevant standards of accepted nursing, regulatory, medical practice, and payer source criteria.
- Be responsible for compliance with hospice policies and procedures as well as compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements governing the assigned team's practice.
- Actively promote and direct the assigned team regarding quality of care and safety of patients, as well as staff.
- Engage in thorough problem resolution and complaint investigation.
- Provide in-services to staff to promote patient health and safety, familiarize them with regulatory issues and agency policy and procedures, and address any identified educational needs.
License Requirements
- Current RN licensure in the state of practice and one year of clinical experience.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
Additional State-Specific Requirements
- LA: A minimum two years of full-time experience working as an RN. However, two years of full-time clinical experience in hospice care as a licensed practical nurse may be substituted for the required two years of experience as a registered nurse.
