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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Hospice Care Manager to lead and coordinate hospice services within our facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare management, in-depth knowledge of palliative care, and the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team with empathy and professionalism.
The Hospice Care Manager is responsible for overseeing the quality of care provided to end-of-life patients, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs are met. They will work closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, volunteers, and families to ensure a holistic and patient-centered approach.
Responsibilities include planning and implementing care programs, managing staff, continuously evaluating service quality, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and managing the department’s budget and resources. The Hospice Care Manager also plays a key role in staff training and promoting awareness of the hospice care philosophy.
This role requires strong listening skills, patience, excellent organizational abilities, and the capacity to make decisions in emotionally complex situations. Prior experience in a hospice or long-term care setting is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Oversee daily care for end-of-life patients
- Coordinate medical and support teams
- Develop and implement personalized care plans
- Ensure compliance with health standards and regulations
- Train and supervise care staff
- Manage department budget and resources
- Evaluate care quality and implement improvements
- Collaborate with families to meet their needs
- Organize regular team meetings
- Promote the hospice care philosophy
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Degree in nursing, healthcare management, or related field
- Significant experience in hospice or long-term care
- Team management and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and listening abilities
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations
- Ability to work in emotionally challenging situations
- Proficiency with care management software
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Empathy and service orientation
- Availability for flexible scheduling
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience in hospice care?
- How do you handle emotionally difficult situations?
- Have you led a care team before?
- How do you ensure quality of care in your department?
- What is your approach to working with families?
- How do you train and motivate your staff?
- How do you manage team conflicts?
- Are you comfortable with care management tools?
- How do you ensure regulatory compliance?
- Why do you want to work in hospice care?
