Palliative Care Clinical Manager
US-WA-UNIVERSITY PLACE
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 409382
Type: Day
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Overview: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose. Responsibilities: Role: Palliative Care Manager job is responsible for managing the day-to-day clinical operations of an assigned division of the Franciscan Health System (FHS) Hospice consistent with service line objectives, standards of patient care/practice,safety/risk management guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements. Work includes; ensuring that overall goals relating to productivity, quality of care, patient satisfaction and/or growth in market share are achieved; developing/implementing/monitoring quality improvement initiatives to enhance/streamline current procedures/processes and to ensure programs/services meet accrediting standards for the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO) and other accrediting agencies; performing ongoing performance improvement activities (e.g. service recovery, identifying/responding to negative quality trends, ensuring survey readiness) and managing/developing clinical staff in the delivery of patient care and related support services. As a key member of the Hospice/Palliative management team, an incumbent participates in long-range planning, budget administration and in formulating operational approaches, tactics and policies to facilitate achievement of strategic business objectives. Work requires considerable understanding of the standards of nursing practice, as well as regulatory requirements pertaining to hospice facilities and care. Qualifications: Education/Experience requirement: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, five years of recent RN work experience in an acute clinical setting (e.g. Med/Surg, Home Health or Gerontology) that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities, including a minimum of two years in a lead or supervisory capacity. Two years work experience as a Hospice RN is strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree in nursing is strongly preferred.
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