Hospice Team Manager

Summary

Manages the overall on-boarding process for patients admitted onto hospice program. 

• Review/verify admission information- data
• Managers team for designated territories, including, RN's LPN's Social Workers, Clerical Staff, Etc.

• Ensure notification to clinician of pre-admission documentation needs
• Ensure visit schedule is generated
• Review referral information; identify resources necessary for patient admission
• Ensure Communication of face to face encounters
• Participates in orientation of new hospice staff.
• Document in clinical record all interactions with patient/family/staff.
• Serve as a liaison between Intake services and Clinical team supervisors.
• Provide follow-up information to referrer (non-M.D.) and document same.
• Provide patient updates to referrers
• Coordinate assessment and documentation requirements for continued Medicare/Medicaid Recertification’s.
• Prepare statistical reports for Corporate Compliance Regulations @ Home and QA & I.
• Maintain overall supervision of discharge medical record completion prior to final filing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1.         Current NYS RN License

2.         Current Driver's License.

3.         A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school is preferred.

4.         A minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in nursing which includes minimum of 5 years of hospice

5.         Management experience preferred

6.         Working knowledge of hospice regulations and Conditions of Participation

7.         Exhibits an ability and attitude relative to the spirit of caring and tradition at Calvary Hospital as required by specific job duties and functions. 

Benefits/Perks: 

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, holidays, and free days.
• Pension (vested after 5 years of full-time or part-time service)
• Participation in 403 (b)
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Flex Spending, Transit Check.
• Free On-Site Parking