Patient Care Manager

Patient Care ManagerYou became a nurse to make a difference… what if you could do that and lead others to do the same?If you've spent the last few years as a hospice nurse, you already know—it's more than a job. It's the quiet moments, the hard conversations, and the privilege of being there when it matters most.Now imagine taking that experience and stepping into a role where you can guide a team, support your fellow nurses, and shape the care patients and families receive every single day.Good Shepherd Hospice is looking for a Patient Care Manager, and a nurse with 3–5 years of hospice experience could be the perfect fit.Still close to patient careGrowing into leadershipMaking an even bigger impactIf you've been thinking about "what's next" in your career… this might be it.ResponsibilitiesCoordinates the development, implementation and review of the Plan of care for each patient/family.Steps in as the Alternate Administrator in the absence of the Administrator/Executive Director.Leads and supervises weekly Interdisciplinary Team meetings. Participates in interview process, hiring, and orientation of clinical staff.Supervises and evaluates clinical staff based on performance standards as outlined in written job descriptions.Participates in the budgeting for patient care expenses and monitors expenses related to patient/family services.Serves as a resource person and liaison for the patient care providers, social workers, volunteer coordinator and bereavement coordinator.QualificationsRegistered Nurse currently licensed in the state in which the care is being provided.3-5 years of Hospice Nurse experiencePrevious experience in hospice, home health, geriatrics or general medical/surgical nursing.Employee Benefits:5 Weeks of Paid Time offPaid HolidaysCompany Cell Phone OR Monthly Cell Phone StipendMileage ReimbursementHealth/Medical BenefitsDental Benefits (Delta Dental)Vision Benefits (VSP Vision)Flexible Spending Account "FSA"Employer Paid Life and AD&DEducation FundVoluntary Benefits: Accident InsuranceCritical IllnessLife and AD&D InsuranceShort Term Disability401k