Hospice - Executive Director - RN

We are seeking a Hospice Executive Director.

Our Executive Director will:

• Plan and organize tasks and resources to achieve strategic goals and objectives.
• Be responsible for compliance with all regulations, laws, policies, and procedures applicable to hospice and Medicare/Medicaid issues on a daily basis.
• Ensure that hospice employs qualified individuals (for all staff members) and accept responsibility for daily agency operations.
• Be immediately available (or have an Alternate Designee) to be on-site during business hours or immediately available by telephone when off-site conducting agency business, available after hours as needed.
• Provide oversight for hospice operations to ensure agency success.
• Provide support and coaching to the hospice team.
• Interview and select potential employees.
• Ensure all hospice policies and procedures comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Communicate with patients, patient family members, and physicians concerning patient care.
• Monitor hospice census and staffing trends.
• Maintain departmental budget and financials.
• Oversee the implementation of policy, procedures, and quality improvement programs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Active in-state RN license.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or a related field preferred.
• At least five years of experience in a leadership role.
• Hospice and leadership experience.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with profit and loss statements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team to achieve organizational goals.