Overview

**MUST HAVE VALID RN LICENSE!! 

This position will manage our Physiocare site in West Lafayette, IN and also provide oversite to our Select Hospice office in Indianapolis, IN. 

Select Hospice is driven by the philosophy of commitment to our patients, being renowned for our excellence in patient care and dedicated leadership team as well as care team as described below. The physical, spiritual, and emotional needs for each individual is unique; and our hospice team is committed to helping you and your family navigate this unknown territory ahead, supporting the best quality of life possible and believing you can find a sense of well-being with times of peace, joy and love during the season that lies ahead. Select Hospice comes to you with several years of experience from our leadership and care teams; our home health division has been servicing the central Indiana territory for over 11 years and have provided dedicated, compassionate care to over 10,000 plus patients during challenging times.

The Director of Operations organizes and directs the day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with State and Federal regulations. Employs qualified staff and ensures adequate staff education and evaluations. Responsible for an effective budgeting and accounting system. Develops policies and procedures. Develops a system of staff communication that ensures coordinated implementation of plans of treatment and the utilization of necessary services for comprehensive care of patients. Ensures accuracy of public information materials and activities.

Responsibilities

• Meets regularly with the Fortis Staff. Interprets and implements company policies for guidance of staff, patients and public.
• Maintains ongoing liaison among the Fortis members, the group of professionals and staff.
• Plans, coordinates, directs and controls the operations of the Hospice Agency.
• Maintains effective communication between the Fortis staff, professional staff and Hospice staff.
• Ensures that qualified staff are hired and that such staff receive adequate in services and evaluations as well as onboarding and training. 
• Exercises objective and mature judgment in properly controlling all aspects of financial operation by receiving ongoing reports from bookkeeping/accounting staff.
• Maintains a system of staff communication that ensures coordinated implementation of plan of care, and the utilization of necessary services for comprehensive patient care.
• Participates in the agencies information management and performance improvement programs.
• Develops the capital and operating budgets.
• Develops policies and procedures.
• Keeps up-to-date on new developments as related to the hospice agency in regard to state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Provides oversight relative to Homecare Homebase data collection and transmission.
• Represents and interprets the Hospice agencies functions to other institutions, the public, government agencies and other organizations.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding Hospice agency operations, fire safety, emergency management and infection prevention and control.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Supervises Hospice staff leaders.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, orienting and ongoing education of staff.
• Conducts staff meetings and continuing education/in services on a regular basis
• Completes assigned training on time.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the duties and functions of the hospice agency and its relationship to the healthcare community.
• Professional demeanor.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Demonstrate organizational and leadership skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal guidelines and regulations.

Qualifications

• A Registered Nurse (RN) 
• Licensed in the state of Indiana. 
• Training and experience in health service administration and at least one (1) year of supervisory or administrative experience in hospice.

Fortis Health and our affiliated companies (Valeo Home Health and Hospice, Select Home Health & Hospice, Physiocare Home Health and Hospice), are an equal employment opportunity agency. Our policy is to hire and promote for all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, age, marital status, veteran, or physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under applicable laws, unrelated to ability perform the work required. Decisions on employment and promotion are based solely upon an individual’s qualifications, with reference to the skills and abilities of the position for which the individual is being considered. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact is at feedback@fortishh.com

*By applying to this position you are acknowledging that you have received and read Fortis Health's EEO statement*

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