Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Hospice
VNS Health
Manhattan, NY

What We Provide

• Referral bonus opportunities   

• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays 

• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability  

• Employer-matched 401k retirement saving program and opportunity for both pre- and post-tax contributions

• Personal and financial wellness programs  

• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care and commuter transit program  

• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees 

• Opportunities for professional growth, career advancement and CEU credits

What You Will Do

• Ensures the use of an interdisciplinary approach to assess the medical, physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient. Ensures that support and direction to patient’s families are provided in accordance with the patient’s Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, Hospice Care mission, objectives, policies and procedures.

• Participates in Hospice Team meetings, Interdisciplinary group management meetings, family meetings, and patient calls in the home, or telephonically.

• Ensures full regulatory compliance with Hospice Conditions of Participation and standards through review, monitoring and audit (ad hoc / regular) of files, processes and procedures.

• Collaborates with Quality Improvement and Education to ensure professional practice standards are consistently met for each member of the team. Participates in the design, implementation, evaluation and modification of quality initiatives and educational plans.

• Initiates, coordinates, performs and assists in the analysis of clinical, regulatory and fiscal practice. Assists leadership in achieving Hospice Care goals, objectives, and fiscal targets by providing support with compliance and/or innovation to achieve improvement.

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the department, which includes effective caseload or visit management, achievement of productivity and revenue/expenditure targets for Hospice Care.

Licenses and Certifications:

• License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an approved program accredited by the National League of Nursing or Health or Human Services field or the equivalent work experience, required

Work Experience:

• Minimum three years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in a home care or hospice setting, required

• Clinical management experience, preferred