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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Orange County, CA
Salary: $Not stated

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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Team Manager Home CareJob ID: 2012-20777Location: Orange CountyMin. Exp.(Yrs): 2Category: NursingMore information about this job:Overview:The Team Manager is the leader of the Patient Care whose function is to supervise, evaluate and coordinate the various component members of the interdisciplinary team.* Assures continuity of care for patients/families from admission to discharge or transfer to bereavement.* Serves as a patient advocate and coordinator for other social services and health-care providers in the community who are involved in the care of the team&rsquo;s patients.* Assumes responsibility for the maintenance of patient records from intake through discharge or transfer to bereavement.* Acts as a resource and mentor for staff for clinical issues, documentation, team problem solving and appropriate customer service behavior.* Oversees staff and volunteer schedules, scheduling and territory assignments to assure that workload is distributed equitably and that all the staff are able to meet overall productivity expectations.Qualifications:* Two (2) years successful supervisory experience or equivalent in a health care organization.* Knowledge of the principles and practices of primary medical and nursing care, with at least a working knowledge of oncologic nursing and palliative care.* Basic understanding of the interpersonal dynamics operative within the working relationships of an interdisciplinary health care team, and knowledge of the process of dying and bereavement.* Reliable transportation with appropriate license and insurance coverage for driver and passengers.Education:* Bachelor''s degree preferred.* Current and valid R.N. License to practice in the state where the VITAS program is located.

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