Patient Care Manager

Community-Healthcare-of-Texas; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

PTO

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA / FSA

Mileage Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Community Healthcare of Texas is seeking a Patient Care Manager (PCM) in Waco, TX. The PCM will oversee direct patient care, assign staff, schedule resources, and ensure adherence to care standards within a hospice setting.

The role requires an RN license in Texas, with 2+ years of hospice and supervisory experience. Strong communication, coordination with interdisciplinary teams, and compliance with regulatory requirements are essential. Travel to local sites may be needed.

Qualifications

• RN license in Texas required.
• BSN preferred.
• 2+ years hospice experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee admission process for new patients and coordinate with team and physician.
• Direct patient care assignments and scheduling to optimize budget and PTO/on-call.
• Review patient diagnoses, prognosis, medications and care plans.
• Assist in establishing goals and plans of care with clinicians.
• Coordinate care through interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Participate in recruitment and orientation of new staff.
• Governing policy adherence and quality improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Travel ability

Education

RN license in Texas

BSN preferred

Job description

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Patient Care Manager

PCM-Waco Full Time ** Waco, TX, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 2255

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided Hospice and Palliative Care Services since 1996. Providing compassionate care for those living with an illness while supporting those caring for a loved one is our mission.

Community Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for a Patient Care Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Patient Care Manager (PCM) is responsible for clinical oversight of all direct patient care, working through and with a variety of staff members, demonstrating the philosophy, mission, and service standards of CHOT/Providence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversee the admission process for new patients and confer with the team, hospice physician, or CMO as needed for guidance.
• Manage all direct patient care by assigning staff to patients, scheduling staff for maximum budgetary optimization, including PTO and on-call, resolving patient care issues, visiting patients as needed, coordinate interdisciplinary groups.
• Review patients' medical diagnosis, prognosis, medication, procedures, and clinical course.
• Assist clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing a plan of care.
• Attend case conference meetings with hospice personnel to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement.
• Assist in the screening and interviewing process of new employees and make recommendations for employment of individuals. Assist in the orientation of new employees
• Assist the clinical Director and other supervisory hospice personnel in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of in-service and continuing education programs. Assist in formulating, revising, implementing, and evaluating organization policies, procedures, goals, and objectives, both short and long-range.
• Audit patient charts, respond appropriately to compliance issues, and write compliance/QA reports.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Manage personnel through effective hiring, performance evaluation, coaching, staffing, scheduling, and delegation.
• Assist the Sr. Director as needed.
• Educate, counsel, and orient staff to Agency policy/procedures.
• Manage assigned patients equally, regardless of severity, contagiousness, or complexity of diagnosis.
• Perform other duties and activities as delegated by the clinical Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a college degree in nursing; BSN strongly preferred
• Requires 2+ years of hospice experience and supervisory experience
• Experience in a Charge Nurse role will be considered to meet the supervisory requirement
• Hospice experience and knowledge of hospice regulations strongly preferred
• Proficient skills using a computer are required; Microsoft Office suite experience is preferred
• Good communication skills and the ability to travel independently
• Licensed RN in Texas required
• Valid TX Driver's License required

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Company-provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.