Hospice Patient Care Team Manager (RN)-Encino, CA

VITAS Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and professional team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients with advanced illnesses. As a Team Manager, you will lead the Patient Care Team, ensuring seamless coordination and continuity of care. This full-time role offers a fulfilling career path with generous benefits, including competitive compensation, health insurance, and tuition reimbursement. You will work closely with a dedicated team, advocating for patients and collaborating with healthcare providers. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Insurance

Qualifications

• At least two years of supervisory experience in healthcare or equivalent.
• Knowledge of primary medical and nursing care principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the interdisciplinary team members for patient care.
• Ensure continuity of care from admission to discharge or transfer.

Skills

Interpersonal Dynamics in Healthcare

Oncologic Nursing

Palliative Care

Supervisory Experience

Knowledge of Medical Care Principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Valid RN License

Tools

VITAS Information System (Vx)

Job description

The Team Manager is the leader of the Patient Care Team, responsible for supervising, evaluating, and coordinating the interdisciplinary team members. They ensure continuity of care from admission to discharge or transfer to bereavement, serve as a patient advocate, and coordinate with community social service and healthcare providers involved in patient care. They also maintain patient records from intake through discharge or transfer.

Benefits Include:

• Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8-5, in-office with field visits 4-6 times per month
• Salaried
• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement at $0.70 per mile
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance
• Roadside Assistance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Cancer and critical illness benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Insurance

Qualifications:

• Reliable transportation with appropriate license and insurance
• Private home telephone
• Knowledge of primary medical and nursing care principles, with familiarity in oncologic nursing and palliative care
• Understanding of interpersonal dynamics within healthcare teams and knowledge of dying and bereavement processes
• Working knowledge of VITAS information system (Vx) and management reports
• At least two years of supervisory experience in healthcare or equivalent

Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Valid RN license in the state of practice

At VITAS, every patient success story and cherished memory is made possible by compassionate, professional teams dedicated to making a difference.

We demonstrate our commitment through the VITAS Employee Promise, highlighting our culture and what employees can expect from a career with us. Our staff share insights on five key areas:

• Purpose: A fulfilling career caring for patients with advanced illness
• Passion: Working with caring colleagues
• People: Focus on employee well-being and resources
• Possibilities: Support for professional growth in a technology-enabled environment
• Presence: Approachable and authentic leadership