Hospice Patient Care Team Manager (RN)-Boynton Beach, FL

The Team Manager is the leader of the Patient Care Team and that member of the team whose function is to: supervise, evaluate and coordinate the various component members of the interdisciplinary team; assure continuity of care from admission to discharge or transfer to bereavement; serve as patient advocate and coordinator for other social service and health care providers in the community who are involved in the care of the team s patients; assume responsibility for the maintenance of patient records from intake through discharge or transfer to bereavement.

Benefits Include:

• Full Time- M-F 8-5 in Office- In the field with team 4/6 times per month
• Salaried
• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Health (Including Dental & Vision), Life and Disability Insurance
• Roadside Assistance
• 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Insurance
• Affinity Program

QUALIFICATIONS

• Reliable transportation with appropriate license and insurance coverage for driver and passengers.
• Private telephone in home.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of primary medical and nursing care, with at least a working knowledge of oncologic nursing and palliative care.
• Basic understanding of the interpersonal dynamics operative within the working relationships of an interdisciplinary health care team, and knowledge of the process of dying and bereavement.
• Working knowledge of VITAS information system (Vx) and the ability to utilize management reports.
• Two years successful supervisory experience or equivalent in a health care organization.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current and valid R.N. License to practice in the state where the VITAS program is located.

Behind every patient success story at VITAS every last wish fulfilled, every loving memory made is a team of compassionate, expert professionals doing their best to make a difference.

To attract and retain the nation s top talent, VITAS demonstrates what employees can expect from a career with the nation s leading provider of end-of-life care. We call it the VITAS Employee Promise .

Our video about the Employee Promise features our staff, whose firsthand experience offers useful insight into the five key areas that define VITAS culture:

• Purpose: A mission-driven and fulfilling career caring for patients with advanced illness
• Passion: The opportunity to work with people who share your deep caring for the work you do
• People: A commitment to focus on employees, the heartbeat of VITAS, and to provide resources that complement their daily work
• Possibilities: A caring culture that supports professional growth in an environment equipped with technology and protocols that ensure a safe and productive work experience
• Presence: Accessible, approachable, and authentic leaders who have a desire to listen and learn from their employees