Job Description

Summary of Essential Functions for the Position:

Committed to Caring, Director of Nursing Hospice, a Registered Nurse (RN) who is operationally focused and results driven improving clinical outcomes and provides overall case management leadership of client care activities within the hospice setting. Ensures compliance, quality of both care and documentation by leading, reviewing, assessing, analyzing, and communicating with the clinical team that all clinical metrics for the branch are achieved.

Qualifications / Licensure / Certification / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Location / Shift / Compensation:

• Must have a minimum of 2-5 years of clinical leadership experience with a concentration in the hospice services preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, home care, hospice benefits, policies, and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of home care, hospice industry compliance requirements and HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations and accrediting bodies.
• Proficient in directing staff both clinical and clerical to achieve patient and agency outcomes. Demonstrates leadership qualities in past achievements and/or previous work experience and possesses superior analyzation and issue resolution skills.
• Exhibits the ability to supervise others through effective leadership, team building and collegial cooperation for the achievement of company goals.
• Exemplifies excellence in both verbal and written communication skills.
• Sets the standard for the branch by ensuring that patients are seen even if it means going into the field to perform visits.
• Must have access to a reliable automobile for transportation that meets state and company regulations regarding liability insurance coverage and possesses a valid driver's license.
• Relates professionally and positively to all staff including those at the corporate level. Able to model and embody the company philosophy, mission and core values through actions, deeds and communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Excel and PowerPoint to be able to produce, instruct and interpret information and data.
• Available for overnight travel when necessary to administrate and service agency branches or corporate needs.

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of an approved college or university with a Bachelors degree preferred.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Work environment is relatively quiet and can be stressful due to deadlines, multiple tasks and general compliance of law, rules and regulations. The position requires visual acuity and dexterity, sitting, standing, some pushing, pulling and lifting up to 25 pounds. Auto related accidents possible.

On-site:

Shift:

• Monday-Friday (08:30AM-05:00PM)

Compensation:

• Salary + Quarterly Bonus
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement or Company Vehicle
• Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Company-Matching 401(k)
• Referral Bonus Program

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