Company Overview

Dedication.
Development.
Devotion.


It's all with the leader in hospice.

At Odyssey HealthCare, we improve the quality of life for patients facing terminal diagnoses and provide support for their loved ones. We've been meeting this need since 1996. Today, Odyssey is one of the largest hospice providers in the country, offering end-of-life care and support to thousands of patients and their families across the country each day. Our team of caregivers consist of registered nurses, physicians, home healthcare aides, social workers, chaplains, bereavement counselors and trained volunteers. Patients typically receive our services in their own homes or in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. But we also serve patients in hospitals and, in Odyssey's own freestanding hospice facilities.

Odyssey offers employees a total rewards package including a competitive salary, flexible schedules for many positions, the opportunity to work one-on-one with patients, and excellent benefits including:

  • PPO or HMO medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Company-paid Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance with additional optional coverage
  • Optional Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Short-term disability plan
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Flexible spending accounts to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical care
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plus selected holidays
  • Employee recognition programs and an enjoyable work environment
To learn more about our opportunities and for specific locations, visit www.odyssey-healthcare.com

Odyssey HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer.

Patient Care Manager
11/4/2009
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Employee Type: Full-Time
Industry: Healthcare - Health Services
Manages Others: Yes Ref ID: PCM augusta
Job Type: Management
Nurse
Professional Services
   
Req'd Education: Not Specified    
Req'd Experience: Not Specified    
Req'd Travel: Not Specified    
Relocation Covered: Not Specified    
       

Job Description
Patient Care Manager


This Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the overall direction of clinical services. Establish, implement and evaluate goals and objectives for home health services that meet and promote company standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy. Hire, train, orient, supervise and evaluate qualified Hospice interdisciplinary team personnel. Provide daily direction to the team, including all scheduling, care planning, documentation, productivity and all other patient care operations. Manage all patient care expenditures including but not limited to labor, pharmacy, DME, medical supplies and patient care mileage. Assure regulatory compliance including achieving and maintaining Hospice Medicare certification. Respond to customer complaints regarding patient care and assure all complaints are handled in accordance with Company policies and procedures and/or legal compliance requirements.

Job Requirements

Company's Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Minimum age requirement of 18.
  • Registered Nurse licensed in the state.
  • Bachelor’s degree and C.H.P.N. certification preferred.
  • Minimum of two years clinical management experience, including the supervision of nursing staff preferred.
  • Minimum of three years Hospice, home health or related organization experience preferred.
  • Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices.
  • Physical exam in accordance with state law requirements.
  • Valid driver’s license and an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or company's requirements and is in good working order.
  • Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
  • Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting.
  • Satisfactory criminal background check.
  • Demonstrate excellent observation and communication skills.
  • Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
  • Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling all obligations.



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