Hospice Nurse Manager
Company: Heartland Hospice
Location: Beatrice
Posted on: July 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Our Company: Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family
- an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, 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 Hospice Registered Nurse Manager /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 maintaining a high performing hospice program
including managing, overseeing, and directing patient care
activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care. This
role is responsible for teaching, evaluating, and developing
associates and ensuring adherence to company policies and
procedures and compliance with local, state, and federal
regulations and regulatory agencies. Overseeing and managing
rescheduled, declined, missed, and reassigned visit requests,
including making decisions as to priority and staffing based on
clinical judgment. Responding to phone referrals/inquiries in a
timely, professional, and compassionate manner, including triage of
medical concerns within scope of practice. Preparing for, serving
on, and facilitating the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), as
assigned, including presiding over IDG, presentation of patients
for review, coordination of minutes, review of patient charts to
note and address any changes to patient condition and/or the plan
of care, and soliciting input from various care team members About
You: At least three years’ experience of direct patient care and
two years’ experience in hospice or home-based care setting
Graduate of accredited school of nursing; bachelor’s degree in
nursing preferred Hospice experience Current Registered Nurse
licensure in state of residence and requested employment
Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with accepted hospice
principles and practice, including industry standards, regulations,
and best practices (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, JCAHO, ACHC), company
policies/procedures, and understanding of terminally ill patients
and their families Ability to apply knowledge of the unique needs
of hospice patient and families from various socioeconomic
backgrounds to provide appropriate advocacy and oversight 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: Heartland Hospice
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