• Clinical Manager - Hospice

    Dartmouth Health (White River Junction, VT)


    Clinical Manager – Hospice

     

    Full Time, Days

     

    Why work as a Clinical Manager - Hospice at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire?

     

    * You experience satisfying and challenging work that makes a difference, every day.

    * You really get to know your patients and become an integral part of their care team.

    * You are provided broad independence but are also part of a cohesive interdisciplinary team.

    * You get to be an important part of the community where you live.

    * You have a work/life balance that can match the flexibility you need.

    Benefits include:

    * Employee Referral Bonuses

    * Clinical CEUs

    * Online LinkedIn Learning

    * Generous Paid Time Off

    * Extensive health, dental, and lifestyle benefits that come with being part of the renowned Dartmouth Health system

    Locations:

    * White River Junction, VT – On-site

     

    Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NHcovers more than 70 towns delivering superior nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care services with proven effectiveness, integrity, and compassion. Our only goal is to help the people in our communities. When you join the Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH, you’ll become part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding home health and hospice services that enrich the lives of the people we serve.

     

    The Clinical Manager - Hospiceat the direction of the Director of Hospice, the Clinical Manager, plans for, leads, coordinates and facilitates the provision of quality care and service, including appropriate use of resources (human/supplies/equipment), for a patient at the end of life. Demonstrates commitment to hospice and palliative care, excellence in problem solving, leadership, communication, fiscal responsibility and teamwork. Provides leadership, consultation and collaboration in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment and collaborates with administrators and other members of the health care team to design, evaluate, and improve patient care systems and processes.

    The Clinical Manager - Hospice:

    * Manages the operational, administrative, and personnel responsibilities in providing services in a 24/7 work environment by overseeing day-to-day operations.

    * Contributes to the development of annual budget; monitor patient revenues, clinical, and operational expenses and staff productivity. Reports variance to Director and takes appropriate actions to meet or exceed budget targets.

    * Monitors key performance indicators and creates an action plan to improve results.

    * Oversees case management process; strategizes to improve efficiency and eliminates barriers that impact patient and family centered care. Optimizes use of resources to meet patient needs.

    * Facilitates and monitor activities related to the delivery of patient care, assuring evidence-based practice and minimum clinical practice standards are achieved in the clinical area.

    * Administers clinical care to patients, as needed, to maintain clinical skills, to assess particular patient requirements or as support to patient care staff.

    * Oversees, facilitates, and monitors all aspects of the hospice personnel; including orientation of new staff, development and education of clinicians, and performance management

    * Supports clinicians/patients in the field, as needed.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    * Bachelor’s degree in professional clinical discipline (RN or MSW) from an accredited college or university, Master’s degree desired. Certification in specialty preferred.

    * Two (2) year of experience in a direct supervisory role required.

    * Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.

    * Software skills: Electronic medical record, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.

    Salary Range (depending on experience):

    * Minimum Pay:$47.50

    * Maximum Pay:$66.75

     

    We would love to meet you and tell you more about this engaging and fulfilling part of our healthcare delivery system. Our recruiters can explain the different roles, our service area, the unique aspects of home and hospice care, and the many benefits we can offer your career and personal life.

     

    As part of Dartmouth Health, the Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH is an equal opportunity employer.

     

    * Area of Interest:Newly Created Position;

    * Employment Type:Full Time;

    * Job ID:1547

     

    Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

     

    Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.