Clinical Manager, Hospice

TieTalent - Glendale, AZ

Job Title: Clinical Manager, Hospice

Position: Home Health and Hospice Manager

Job Type: Full Time

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Work Type: On-Site

Location

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City: Glendale

State: AZ

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Job Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate clinical nursing services and day-to-day agency operations for Home Health and hospice care patients.
Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the work of staff in licensed and unlicensed positions.
Exercise independent judgment in recruiting, training, coaching, supervising, and directing assigned staff.
Ensure compliance to regulatory guidelines and provision of quality patient care.
Provide supervision and coordinate care planning with other disciplines involved in patient care.
Act as a liaison between the physician, nurse, and patient/family for problem-solving issues.
Direct the activities of various levels of assigned personnel utilizing professional and supervisory discretion.
Collaborate with managers, committees, and staff for issues relating to risk management, safety, quality of patient care, and infection prevention.
Oversee tracking and monitoring of department infection prevention activities.
Participate in committees as appropriate for managing Home Health and hospice care department.
Provide direction and manage performance of nursing, therapy, and clinical staff.
Ensure all staff adhere to internal policies and regulations for accreditation and licensing.
Manage staff work schedules and training activities.
Participate in recruitment and selection processes for department staff.
Identify staff training needs and arrange in-service sessions as needed.
Conduct and document case management meetings with nurse case managers.
Ensure accurate, current medical records are maintained according to state and federal requirements.
Support leadership in managing department and maintaining updated policy and procedure manuals.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Clinical nursing expertise
Leadership and management abilities
Excellent communication skills
Compliance knowledge with healthcare regulations
Ability to perform case management

Preferred Skills

Experience in risk management and quality assurance
Knowledge of infection prevention practices
Background in Home Health and hospice care

Requirements

Experience: Five years' home care and/or hospice nursing experience; one year's leadership experience; one year's hospital case management experience.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in nursing; Master's Degree preferred.

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