RN Patient Care Manager - Gentiva

Our Company

Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care

Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment

We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees

Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day

Overview

Join us to make a difference when life matters most

At

Gentiva Hospice,

we believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable

That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.  We are looking for an

RN Patient Care Manager

to join our team in

Branford, CT

SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE !!

Full-Time, Full Benefits

Monday - Friday Work Week, Days (Example: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Flexible to meet patient and business needs

This position is office based but does participate in patient visits

Drive to patient home or facility Valid Driver's License Active Car Insurance Mileage Reimbursement Superviser/Manager of Staff Supports the Branch Director Reports directly to the Executive Director, Administrator, or Senior Patient Care Manager

Responsible for the day to day operations of your assigned hospice site, administering the clinical aspects of the hospice program and for ensuring the provision or quality of care to patients

+ Managing the site in the absence of the Executive Director, Administrator, or Senior/Executive Patient Care Manager

+ Managing and overseeing clinical and administrative and recordkeeping functions + Responding to phone referral/inquiries in a timely, professional, and compassionate manner + Participate in on-call nursing schedule and providing direct skilled bedside nursing care in patients homes

About You

Education/Experience:

+ Registered Nurse with a minimum of Associate's Degree in Nursing required from an accredited school of nursing

Unless superseded by requirements listed in the state-specific section (CT) + Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred from an accredited school of nursing

+

Three years' experience in direct patient care in a clinical setting required

Unless superseded by requirements listed in the state-specific section +

Minimum one year of management/supervisory experience required

+

Two or more years' experience in hospice or home care required

+ Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment Active

Connecticut

license, qualified by one of the following: (State Specific) The nursing service shall be directed by the director of hospice patient care services

who shall be a licensed registered nurse with BSN and an active Connecticut license, and who is further qualified by one of the following:

+ Master’s degree from a program approved by the National League of Nursing or the American Public Health Association with not less than two years’ full-time clinical experience under qualified supervision in a hospice or home health care agency related communication health program that included are of the sick; and (B) not less than four years of full-time clinical experience in nursing at least two of which were under qualified supervision in a hospice or home care agency or community health program that included care of the sick

+ A registered nurse with a BSN and an active Connecticut license and one of the following shall serve as a supervisor of hospice in-patient, out-patient and hospice-based home care program under the direction of the director of hospice patient care serves:

(A)

a master’s degree from a program approved by the National League for Nursing or the American Public Health Association with no less than two full-time clinical experience under qualified supervision, one of which shall be in a health care institution and one of which shall be in a hospice or home health care agency or a related community health program; and

(B)

not less than four year’s full-time clinical experience in nursing under qualified supervision, one of which shall be in a health care institution and one of which shall be in a hospice or home health care agency or related community health program that included care of the sick

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration:

+ Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment + CPR Certification + Current automobile insurance and valid driver's license

Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes:

+ Sensitivity to feelings of the terminally ill and their families before and after patient's death

Must be able to demonstrate flexibility by performing a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure

Communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds

Influence people in their opinions, attitudes or judgments about ideas or things

Make generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria

Display evidence of patient advocacy

Responsible functioning in the work place, maturity, cooperation, flexibility, tact in dealing with co-workers and allmembers of the hospice team

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

+ Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice concept; knowledge of roles of all disciplines providing hospice services; excellent patient assessment skills; good oral and written communication; thorough knowledge of managed care principles, regulatory guidelines (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, and human resource) management principles

We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO + Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program + Competitive Salaries + Mileage Reimbursement + Professional Growth and Development Opportunities Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity

Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece

Salary range approximately: $ 81,510.00 - $ 122,265.00

Legalese

+ This is a safety-sensitive position + Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits + Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements + We are proud to be an EEO employer + We maintain a drug-free workplace ReqID: 2024-113217 Category: Clinical Position Type: Full-Time Company: Gentiva Hospice Type of Service: Hospice Only