The Manager, Patient Care is responsible for the quality, safety and efficiency of patient care providers in the assigned program. This includes functional responsibility for the day-to-day operation of all components of the program and integration into the VNA and SLHHN. Assumes leadership role in planning for the program including but not limited to personnel, performance improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, programs/services, and physical plant issues as appropriate. Provides oversight of all patient care services and personnel to include: making patient care assignments, coordinating patient care, coordinating referrals, assuring that patient needs are continually assessed, assuring the development, implementation and updates of the individualized plan of care.