Palliative Care Practice Manager (RN)

MaineHealth; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Palliative Care Practice Manager RN to oversee clinical workflows and enhance patient care. This in-person role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on patient-centered care for individuals with serious illnesses. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in nursing and significant experience in palliative care.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education resources

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• Five years of palliative care or related clinical experience.
• Experience leading a clinical program or multidisciplinary group preferred.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Maine.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical workflows of inpatient and outpatient teams.
• Act as a liaison between providers, clinicians, and administrative staff.
• Assist in budget and goal setting processes.

Skills

Communication

Team Building

Patient Care

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Description

Medical Group Practices

Management/Leadership
Req #: 34988

This is an in-person position primarily located at the Palliative Care outpatient practice in Scarborough, ME, with regular presence at the MMC Portland Palliative Care space (typically once per week). The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm, with no weekends or evenings required.

In addition to overseeing the daily clinical workflows of our inpatient and outpatient teams, the RN Practice Manager also serves as an integral member of the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team which delivers patient- and family-centered care to individuals living with serious illness. The goal of Palliative Care is to maximize quality of life and align the individual's medical care with what matters most to them. The ideal candidate will bring strengths and interests in building cohesive teams, promoting patient and family focused care, and demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to the changing needs of the practice.

Summary:
The Palliative Care Practice Manager RN provides oversight of the acute palliative care practice using operational and clinical expertise. The position enhances inpatient workflows and efficiencies to maximize provider billable hours. The position oversees day-to-day operations and acts as a liaison between providers, clinicians, and administrative staff. The position will also play a significant role in the operational infrastructure of ambulatory and community based palliative care services. In addition, the position plays an active role in patient navigation and regularly consults with clinical staff on patient issues. The position will also assist in the budget and goal setting processes.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or relevant field required. Master's degree preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine.
3. Experience: Five years of palliative care experience, or related clinical experience, preferably in an acute care or outpatient setting. Five years of experience leading a clinical program or multidisciplinary work group in a health care related setting preferred.
4. Strong written and oral communication skills.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

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