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Virtua Health Manager - New Hospice Program at Virtua! in Marlton, New Jersey

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations (https://www.virtua.org/locations) , we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program (https://www.virtua.org/about/eat-well) , telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Lippincott - 301 Lippincott Drive

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Schedule: Mon-Fri.

Weekends, Holidays, on-call may be required.

Summary:

The Hospice Manager manages one or more defined areas of nursing responsibilities. Has direct supervision of assigned staff and interdisciplinary collaboration. Accountable for providing a professional practice environment, promoting shared decision-making and professional autonomy. Provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise in area of responsibility and within the organization as a whole. Decisions and actions are based on ethical principles. Has 24-hour accountability for assigned teams.

Position Responsibilities:

Coordinates and conducts Hospice Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and Case Conferences. Covers Administrative on-call for Hospice.

Conducts Chart Audit/Reviews and supervisory field visits of staff.

Obtains/verifies orders that may include but are not limited to, Hospice orders, comfort medications, narcotics, etc.

Aligns clinical needs with employee skill sets and competence. Empowers staff to participate in decision-making. Drives recruitment process, selection, and retention.

Oversees ongoing orientation, staff education and skills development.

Ensures the coordination of nursing services with other members of the hospice care team. Accepts organizational accountability for services provided.

Evaluates the quality, safety and appropriateness of care utilizing patient outcome data and takes appropriate action depending on results.

Develops, monitors and is accountable financial performance of the assigned departments. Advocates for and allocates available resources to promote efficient, effective, safe, and compassionate nursing care based on current standards of practice. Participate in Accrediting Surveys.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience:

Three to five years of hospice or home care experience, two years of supervisory experience preferred

Required Education:

BSN required. Excellent organizational and computer skills, demonstrate leadership skills, excellent customer focus skills.

Training / Certification / Licensure:

NJ licensure and CPR certification.

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