Manager Hospice

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The Manager of Hospice is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and management of Hospice services at [Specify Location]. This role ensures compassionate end-of-life care, compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, and efficient management of resources. The Manager of Hospice will lead a dedicated team, fostering a supportive and empathetic environment to provide the highest level of care to patients and their families.

• Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR current multi‑state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Must possess valid WV or neighboring state driver'license and must maintain WV or neighboring state minimum auto insurance.

• Five (5) years of progressive Registered Nurse experience required;
  Four (4) years Hospice experience.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a School of Nursing.

• Two (2) years of previous experience in a hospital/home care/hospice leadership role (such as charge nurse, nurse manager, or documentable consistent demonstration of strong leadership skills while functioning as a staff nurse).

• Oversee the daily operations of Hospice services, ensuring compassionate patient care and compliance with all regulations.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate Hospice staff, including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and support personnel.
• Manage the budget and resources for the Hospice department, ensuring cost‑effective service delivery.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, implementing improvements as needed.
• Coordinate with the Director of Hospice to develop strategic plans and goals for the department.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care and compliance with documentation standards.
• Address patient and family concerns and complaints promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and departments to ensure continuity of care.
• Stay updated with industry trends, advancements, and regulatory changes in Hospice care.

• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties through the work shift.
• Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amount of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.

• Exposure to bad road conditions as well as wind, rain, snow, sleet, mud, high and low temperatures, animals and insects, and hazardous roadways.
• Work may be performed in the patient's home and may require extensive travel.

• Must have the ability to work successfully under highly‑stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
• Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles, and also be able to collaborate with other multi‑disciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.
• Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Must have strong communications skills, written and verbal.
• Must have math skills to enable calculation of drug dosages and infusion stats.

• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Shift: Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
  United States of America (Exempt)
• Company: SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System
• Cost Center: 674 SYSTEM System Integrations
• Address: 2673 Davisson Run…