Multi-Site Hospice Branch Director / Administrator (RN)

• Planning, directing and evaluating operations to ensure the provision of adequate and appropriate care and services.
• Complying with applicable law and regulation.
• Fiscal planning, budgeting and management of operations in accordance with fiscal parameters.
• Implementing governing body directives and ensuring that appropriate service policies are developed and implemented.
• Recruiting, employing and retaining qualified personnel to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Establishing and maintaining effective channels of communication.
• Ensuring program personnel have current clinical information and current practices.
• Directing and monitoring organizational performance improvement activities.
• Ensuring staff development including orientation, in-service education, continuing education, and evaluation of staff.
• Assuring that skilled nursing and other therapeutic services furnished are under the supervision and direction of a physician, or a registered clinician.
• Assuring appropriate staff supervision during all operating hours.
• Assuring the development and qualifications for professional services and the assignment of personnel.
• Ensuring the accuracy of public information materials and activities.
• Appointing a similarly qualified alternate to always be available during operating hours in the absence of the administrator.
• Informing the governing body, staff, and professional advisory group of current organizational, community, and industry trends.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Must possess a degree in health care administration or related field; or a high school diploma with a minimum of five (5) years of Management/Supervisory experience in a health related field, with strong focus leading a hospice branch.
• Must have a good understanding of the Federal, State and local laws/regulatory guidelines governing the operation of a Home Health agency.
• Demonstrated an ability to supervise and direct professional, administrative and clinical personnel.
• Ability to market aggressively and deal tactfully with the community.
• Knowledge of corporate business management.
• Demonstrates good communications and public relations skills.
• Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and CHAP standards.
• Must hold an active Hospice Certification through a recognized Hospice & Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC), or be willing to obtain the certification and/or required training within 12 months of hire.
• If disciplinary action has been taken against the individual in the last seven years, they may be ineligible for employment.