Director of Patient Care Services

Our Company

Gentiva Hospice is member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.

Overview

We’re looking for a Director of Patient Care Services (Patient Care Manager) to join our team.

You will report directly to the Executive Director, Administrator, or Senior Patient Care Manager. You will be responsible for the day to day operations of your assigned hospice site, administering the clinical aspects of the hospice program and for ensuring the provision or quality of care to patients.

• Managing the site in the absence of the Executive Director, Administrator, or Senior/Executive Patient Care Manager.
• Managing and overseeing clinical and administrative and recordkeeping functions
• Responding to phone referral/inquiries in a timely, professional, and compassionate manner
• Participate in on-call nursing schedule and providing direct skilled bedside nursing care in patients homes

Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.

Salary Range $77,805 – $144,500

About You

• Degree in Nursing. Registered Nurse with ASN or BSN from an accredited school of nursing, one year experience as an RN (Licensed in the state of requested employment)
• Three years’ experience in direct patient care. One year of management experience. Two or more years’ experience in hospice or home health required.
• Must be able to effectively operate nursing assessment tools and office equipment to include, computer and or tablet
• Sensitivity to feeling of the terminally ill and their families before and after a patient’s death
• Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with an understanding of the hospice concept

This role requires full COVID-19 vaccination.

We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
• Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
• Competitive Salaries
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace

Location

Gentiva Hospice