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| Job Title: | Area Clinical Manager for Hospice |
| Job Ref No: | 22593524 |
| Location: | Nevada |
| City: | Las Vegas |
| Post Code: | 89044 |
| Job Description: |
I believe that the care we give can make every moment count. Compassionate care and uncompromising service � that�s how Odyssey Hospice, a Gentiva company, improves quality of life in the final stages of life. By delivering palliative care by hospice professionals, our patients can spend their remaining days in comfort and peace. At Odyssey Hospice, we believe that every moment matters. We believe in compassionate care. Most of all, we believe in dignity and respect for each patient we serve. I believe in working for a company that cares as much as I do. Odyssey Hospice offers our Area Clinical Manager - Hospice Division a unique employment package that includes: � Working in an environment where you are supported by a team of skilled healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the highest level of care where the patient comes first � A competitive salary � Comprehensive benefits which include competitive pay with direct deposit, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, a generous PTO package, paid holidays, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and much more I believe my work is my calling. An Area Clinical Manager for Hospice: (Position can be based in Las Vegas, Tucson or Phoenix) �Consults with regional / divisional / corporate staff and operational delivery / business contacts to identify solutions to location, area, region needs and concerns. �Develops and implements appropriate support plan to meet specific, identified objectives for support activities and responds to negative trends in performance metrics (clinical outcomes, field audit results, etc.) by assisting location managers in the development of action plans to resolve local issues. �Mentors and directs operations to ensure the provision of quality service is consistent with applicable standards of clinical practice, government laws / regulations and corporate policies, guidelines and standards. �Collaborates with operations management to assist in meeting their business and clinical objectives � supporting / maximizing current business activities, future growth and provision of quality patient care. �Mentors office management in understanding clinical aspects of the reimbursement process, (e.g., utilization management, focused medical reviews, denials, etc.) and provides education to improve documentation ensuring accurate reimbursement for services. �Provides direction regarding clinical process improvement methods and guides Associates in the implementation of new processes, procedures and methods. �Provides education and training on Company policy, clinical process and procedures for area and branch operations management, branch associates, and field clinicians in settings ranging from one-on-one sessions to group facilitation. �Provides expertise/consultation in answering questions from Administrative and Field Associates regarding policy/regulation/procedures/documentation/processes. Qualifications �Associates degree in nursing or the equivalent. �Minimum of eight years clinical experience including two years in a managerial role in a hospice environment. �Current RN licensure in the state of practice �Comprehensive knowledge of state / federal regulations and industry standards required. �Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Certification (CHPN) required within two (2) years of date of hire. �Computer proficiency and a working knowledge of Microsoft programs required �Excellent organization, problem solving, decision making, presentation and communications skills. I believe the best is yet to come. As an associate, we give you everything you need to make the most of your career, including advanced education and training, the latest resources and the industry's highest standards of clinical excellence. When you work for Odyssey Hospice, you can expect more: more opportunities, more challenges, more rewards. That's why Odyssey Hospice is the employer of choice for some of today's most experienced and talented nurses. keywords: RN, Registered Nurse, Nurse, nursing, homecare, home care, healthcare, health care, home health, RN manager, Medicare, r.n., rn, Executive Director, Branch Manager, Administrator, Branch Administrator, Nurse Administrator, General Manager, director of professional services, director of clinical services, director of operations, area director of operations, regional director of operations, homecare manager, home care manager, clinical director, clinical administrator |
| Employer: |
Gentiva Health Services. |
| Post Date: | 02/07/2012 |
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