Hospice Inpatient Unit Manager

Job Title: IPU Manager

Years’ Experience: 3 years

FTE Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Education Level: Associate or bachelor’s Degree

Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer

JOB SUMMARY

To have overall responsibility for the delivery of high quality, responsive, safe, efficient and compassionate inpatient services. This will be achieved through effective operational management, inspirational leadership, an unrelenting desire to improve standards and a thorough understanding of the business. The role requires a flexible approach to work which includes managerial, leadership and clinical responsibilities. The Inpatient Unit (IPU) Manager will be visible, promoting high standards and acting as a role model for nurses in the IPU. The Manager will advise and support the Chief Nursing Officer and Medical Director in the development and delivery of the long-term strategy for inpatient services.

ROLE

The IPU Manager oversees all clinical staff, patient/family care, and coverage of these services 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week. The position requires hiring staff and ensuring that all clinical staff are educated and trained to do the job. They monitor regulatory changes and make adaptations as needed to maintain compliance, federal and state. The IPU Manager has a working knowledge of agency policies to maintain compliance or update them as needed. The IPU Manager performs staff evaluations according to policy.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES (not limited to)

· To supervise the planning, coordination, and delivery of patient/family care.

· To interview, assess and evaluate potential patients/families or delegate the responsibility to appropriate staff.

· To assign each patient/family to appropriate staff members or delegate the responsibility to appropriate staff.

· To interview, evaluate and hire potential clinical/ancillary staff.

· To provide regular interdisciplinary team meetings for the development, review and revision of the patient/family plan of care, including the exchange of information, review of problems or unique issues from caseloads and sharing of professional support.

· To implement and monitor compliance with agency policies and procedures.

· To provide for and conduct staff meetings for information and staff support as indicated.

· To make visits to patients/families/facilities as indicated by patient/family/facility staff need, for the purpose of supervision or education.

· To supervise the maintenance of medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with licensing regulations, certification standards, and legal and ethical standards.

· To provide verbal and written performance evaluations for assigned staff.

· To monitor clinical expenses, including equipment, medications and supplies, and labor.

· To promote the utilization of resources for the benefit of team members, patients, and families consistent with agency procedures; prompt supply management and inventory organization

· To identify need for staff education and assist in the development of in-service programs for the interdisciplinary team and referral sources.

· To oversee orientation, training, or in services of new nursing/ancillary personnel. Ensuring completion of new hire orientation, onsite visits, and competencies.

· To participate in agency and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.

· Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations governing hospice care services by following policy and procedure consistent with agency standards.

· To prepare and submit reports to the Chief Nursing Officer as requested.

· Other duties as assigned.

RESULTS

1. Consistent 24 hr, 7-day nursing coverage of patients, families, and their needs.

2. Admission of patients to hospice care that are appropriate to receive services.

3. Maintenance of accurate and complete patient records.

4. Clinical staff that are educated in medical matters, as well as agency policies, and regulations.

5. Contented and knowledgeable community vendors.

6. Appropriate utilization of financial resources.

7. Adherence to agency policy, as well as federal and state regulations.

REQUIREMENTS (of Position)

1. Current RN license to practice in the state of KY.

2. Minimum of 3 years clinical experience required and a minimum of 2 years hospice experience preferred.

3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

4. Basic computer skills.

5. Team player.

6. Organizational skills

7. Attention to detail and follow through.

8. Supportive and sensitive to staff and patient/family/facility needs.

9. Exercise judgment and discretion in confidential matters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, stretching or lifting, and full range of body motion. This position requires the ability to work under high stress conditions for long periods of time. Requires corrected vision, ability to hear normal range of voice, drive, and negotiate steps, walkways or housing not designed for handicap access. May require contact with individuals with communicable disease and body fluids. Occasionally, it requires maneuvering items weighing over 100 pounds. Able to work in a normal office environment, use office equipment, and prepare written reports.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,658 - $81,442