Medi-Plex Summary

Medi-Plex Healthcare Professionals, LLC. is a certified Medicare Home Health Agency that offers comprehensive home health services to its clients. Quality care is the primary focus of our organization, and we make every attempt to personalize our service to meet the needs of our clients. It is important to us that service standards exceed the industry average. At Medi-Plex we encourage ongoing collaboration between our professional health staff and your physicians to design a plan of care that meets the client's needs.

Position Summary

Agency seeking an experienced DON with at least 1 year experience in hospice management.

Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the nursing department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate and optimize patient care.
- Provide leadership and guidance to nursing staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing programs and make necessary adjustments for improvement.
- Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping of patient information.
- Manage budgets and resources to meet the needs of the nursing department.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in nursing administration.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or ADN;
- Valid nursing license in the state of employment.
- Proven experience in nursing administration, preferably in hospice care.
- Strong knowledge of Medicare regulations and reimbursement systems.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Experience with shift management and scheduling.

Monitors and analyzes QAPI issues and directs clinical staff about agency policy and procedures.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or benefits. The employer reserves the right to modify or revise the job description as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear & smell. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle & feel; reaching with hands & arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop & kneel. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 20 pounds, anything greater than 20pounds requires assistance of others &/or devices as needed for safety. It is recommended that two people move carts, stretchers, wheelchairs, flat beds, etc. up & down inclines when “in use”. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Wound Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing administration: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• St. Louis, MO 63103 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person