Responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation
Responsible for the overall planning, directing, organizing, staffing, monitoring and reporting on all patient care activities operating within the philosophy, mission and budget capabilities of the hospice program
Maintains full responsibility for all day-to-day functions related to patient/family care services
Ensures high-quality delivery of patient services and compliance with regulations
Maintains oversight and visibility as evidenced by onsite location visits weekly
Responsible for managing pharmacy, medical supplies, durable medical equipment, mileage and labor
Recruits, hires, orients, supervises, coaches Hospice Director(s) of Clinical Services
Assures the highest standards of hospice care are met
Works closely with regional leadership and corporate clinical services department
Requirements
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing strongly preferred
Two (2) to three (3) years of leadership and nursing experience in hospice or healthcare strongly preferred
Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in state of employment, in addition to every state in the Area this role will be covering, highly preferred but not required.
Current CPR certification required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.