Patient Care Manager
Company: Gentiva Hospice
Location: Blue Springs
Posted on: July 14, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: We're looking for a Patient Care Manager to join our
team. You will report directly to the Executive Director,
Administrator, or Senior Patient Care Manager. You will be
responsible for maintaining a high performing hospice program
including managing, overseeing, and directing patient care
activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care. This
role is responsible for teaching, evaluating, and developing
associates and ensuring adherence to company policies and
procedures and compliance with local, state, and federal
regulations and regulatory agencies. Overseeing and managing
rescheduled, declined, missed, and reassigned visit requests,
including making decisions as to priority and staffing based on
clinical judgment. Responding to phone referrals/inquiries in a
timely, professional, and compassionate manner, including triage of
medical concerns within scope of practice. Preparing for, serving
on, and facilitating the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), as
assigned, including presiding over IDG, presentation of patients
for review, coordination of minutes, review of patient charts to
note and address any changes to patient condition and/or the plan
of care, and soliciting input from various care team members About
You: At least three years’ experience of direct patient care and
two years’ experience in hospice or home-based care setting
Graduate of accredited school of nursing; bachelor’s degree in
nursing preferred Current Registered Nurse licensure in state of
residence and requested employment Demonstrates knowledge and
compliance with accepted hospice principles and practice, including
industry standards, regulations, and best practices (i.e.,
Medicare, Medicaid, JCAHO, ACHC), company policies/procedures, and
understanding of terminally ill patients and their families Ability
to apply knowledge of the unique needs of hospice patient and
families from various socioeconomic backgrounds to provide
appropriate advocacy and oversight We Offer: Comprehensive Benefits
Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program Competitive Salaries
Mileage Reimbursement Professional Growth and Development
Opportunities Legalese: This is a safety-sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements We
are proud to be an EEO employer We maintain a drug-free workplace
LI-SS1 Location: Gentiva Hospice Our Company: At Gentiva, it is our
privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever
our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care,
palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management,
with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians
across 38 states. Our place is by the side of those who need us –
from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the
comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families
through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious
illness or terminal diagnosis. Our nationwide reach is powered by a
family of trusted brands that include: Hospice care: Gentiva
Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice
Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare
Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon Palliative care: Empatia
Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care Home health care:
Heartland Home Health Advanced illness management: Illumia Health
With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers
delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding
careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements
are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.
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