Hospice RN Executive Director Job at Gentiva in Castle Rock
Gentiva, Castle Rock, CO, United States, 80104
Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.
Overview
We have an exciting and rewarding opening for an Executive Director - RN to join our team! Join us and find new ways to use your gift for leading others while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those in the care of you and your team.
We are led by the best leadership teams in the industry where a focus on clinical excellence, exemplary patient care, employee recognition and satisfaction is part of everything we do, day in and day out.
Executive Director Responsibilities:
- Report directly to our Assistant Vice President of Operations.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of your assigned hospice location.
- Coordinate the admission of patients to Hospice Services in a smooth, systematic process.
- Arrange for ancillary services to ensure they are complementary.
- Oversee the direction, supervision, and evaluation of hospice personnel and volunteers.
- Coordinate services of all team members of the multi-teamed site.
- Maintain ongoing communication with leadership.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates a commitment to excellence through focusing on quality care and/or service.
- Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day-to-day activities.
- Promotes and monitors compliance with requirements and standards established by accrediting or licensing agencies.
- Recommends and implements policies and procedures.
- Promotes positive communications and keeps employees informed of changes.
- Provides core orientation and training for employees, volunteers, and contract personnel.
- Responsible for the selection, supervision, and evaluation of interdisciplinary team members.
- Manages teams to goals and standards for performance.
- Makes appropriate assignments among employees according to their abilities.
- Plans and organizes tasks and resources to achieve strategic goals.
- Ensures documentation of services is accurate and timely.
- Monitors and supervises quality of patient care.
- May perform routine visits to patient homes or participate in on-call schedule (if a Registered Nurse).
- Works with physicians, patients, families, and staff regarding problems and needs.
- Responsible for supervision and evaluation of family satisfaction surveys.
- Manages financial resources prudently and effectively.
- Completes financial reviews in collaboration with the Administrator.
- Ensures annual expenditures are within budget.
About You
Education:
- Registered Nurse with minimum of Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
- Master’s degree in business, nursing, or related field preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum one year management/supervisory experience required.
- Two or more years’ experience in hospice/home care required.
- Three years’ experience in direct patient care in a clinical setting preferred.
- Three to five years healthcare sales/management experience preferred.
Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration:
- Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment.
- CPR Certification.
- Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license.
We Offer
- Mileage Reimbursement.
- Professional Growth and Development Opportunities.
This is a safety-sensitive position. Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits. Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace.
ReqID: 2024-115930
Category: Clinical Management
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice
Type of Service: Hospice Only