Patient Care Manager

Valor Hospice; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor Hospice in Houston, TX seeks a Patient Care Manager (RN) to oversee clinical department administration and staffing, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, patient, family, and referring agency. This role may be titled Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and requires strong nursing leadership.

The position monitors QAPI issues, directs staff according to Hospice policies, and ensures quality patient care in home settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college/university with a degree in the discipline of the professional license held.
• Active, unencumbered state license as a registered nurse, or multi-state license via NLC; valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 1 year hospice/home care RN experience (2 years for ACHC) within last 36 months; management experience preferred.
• Nursing skills per standards; excellent communication; proven decision-making; CPR if visits required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of clinical departments and monitor staffing/productivity.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team, patient, family and referring agency.
• Monitor and address QAPI issues and direct clinical staff in Hospice policies and procedures.
• May also be called Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) or a similar title.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

CPR certification

Education

BSN or nursing degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Houston, TX 77056

Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary

The Patient Care Manager is a registered professional nurse who ensures quality of patient care in the home. Primary function is for the overall administration of the clinical departments and monitoring of appropriate staffing and productivity. Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family and referring agency. Monitors and analyzes QAPI issues and directs clinical staff with regard to Hospice policies and procedures. May also be called Assistant Director of Nursing, ADON, or a similar title.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited college / university with a degree in the discipline of the professional license held.


• Licensure: Active, unencumbered state license as a registered nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. Current driver’s license.


• Experience: Minimum one year (two years for ACHC Accreditation) of hospice or home care experience as a registered nurse obtained within the last 36 months, experience in hospice preferred. Management experience preferred.


• Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrates proven decision-making skills. If required to make visits, proof of current CPR certification.


• Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.