Manager Hospice Admissions
Job ID:
R146614
Shift:
1st
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Pay Range:
$50.05 – $75.10
Location:
Oak Brook, IL – 2311 W 22nd St
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
8 hours
Major Responsibilities:
Oversees all aspects of onboarding patients to hospice services, including eligibility and
clinical care needs. Ensures all admissions are in full compliance with appropriate local,
state, federal, national accreditation body rules and regulations as well as agency policy and
procedures are followed. Ensures workflow processes are timely and cost efficient.
Functions as a clinical resource to all others on eligibility and admission policies,
procedures, and practices.
Enforces high patient care standards through regular tracking and monitoring of clinical
outcomes. Responsible for meeting established clinical and service quality goals. Identifies
trends in audits and communicates results to the Director.
Monitors and assures staff productivity according to established targets.
Monitors and assures reliability of clinical assessments, tracks, and remedies variances in
outcomes and adverse events. Assures timely correction of charting deficiencies that impact
revenue cycle. Ensures clinical documentation flows through the systems accurately ending
in timely billing submission to payors.
Develops collaborative and cooperative relationships with internal and external partners,
entities and other customers, physicians, as well as community organizations.
Assists in management contracts for collaborative services to assure compliance with
budget.
Actively participates in the Clinical Management Team and other projects/teams as
necessary. Demonstrates collaboration with peers and staff in identifying ways to better
provide patient care and staff education and support. Identifies business opportunities and
community needs, and partakes in developing and implementing strategies to take
advantage of these opportunities. Participates in fundraising events and activities as needed.
Participates as a member of the leadership holiday call rotation.
Responsible for understanding and adhering to the Advocate Aurora Health Care Code of
Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees
supervised, comply with policies, regulations, and laws applicable to Advocate Aurora Health
Care.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
Registered Nurse
Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Masters preferred in applicable field.
Experience Required:
Typically requires 5 years of experience in clinical nursing or hospice/home care. Prefer 3 years of supervisory experience in management of staff or lead role.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Must possess and provide proof of a valid Driver License issued by the state of Wisconsin or Driver License issued by the state of Illinois, and a registered, functional car with adequate insurance coverage.
Must have thorough understanding of home health or hospice regulations, reimbursement, and care requirements.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to proficiently use a computer. Knowledge and working ability with Microsoft Word and Excel in a Windows environment.
Demonstrates an ability to organize, plan and delegate work effectively and efficiently.
Demonstrates an ability to resolve conflict, motivate staff and interact with superiors, peers, and subordinates in a direct and professional manner
Demonstrates an ability to evaluate situations according to established standards and policies. Ability to solve problems and make independent judgements and decisions based on experience and good judgement.
RN license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. • Independent in working in a remote
environment.
DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.
Advocate Health Care is the largest health system in Illinois and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. One of the state’s largest private employers, the system serves patients across 11 hospital locations, including two children’s campuses, and more than 250 sites of care. Advocate Health Care, in addition to Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
