JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the overall day to day operations of the office and ensures that all care meets or exceeds compliance with state, federal and corporate guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must be currently licensed (in good standing) in the state where the Hospice Program is located.
• At least two years management experience in a hospice or related health care organization.
• Knowledge of business management, federal and state regulations.
• Speaks, writes, reads, and comprehends English.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• Evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services which meet and promote standards of quality care and meeting Unity’s Mission Statement, values and philosophy.
• Maintains full responsibility for the day to day operations of the branch office.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations as appropriate.
• Negotiates contracts and agreements for the provision of services and assures enforcement of the agreements.
• Acts as liaison to the Board of Directors.
• Assists with orientation for new employees and in-services.
• Maintains Quality Improvement Program.
• Promotes hospice referrals in the community.
• Supervise the planning, coordination, and safe delivery of patient/family care.
• Assigns each patient/family to appropriate staff members.
• Plan and/or conduct IDG conferences. Present cases as indicated and participate in discussion, planning, re-evaluation, and updating patient Plan of Care.
• Conducts supervisory visits with patient and staff as appropriate.
• Audits medical records, checking for accuracy, documentation and appropriate patient care.
• Evaluates performance of the staff.
• Monitors continuous case situations to assure that at least nursing staff provides 51% of hands-on patient care.
• Participates in community programs as requested, to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.
• Provides the community with accurate information.
• Initiates emergency procedures when necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to lift, push, and pull light to moderate loads. Moderately heavy physical effort. May occasionally do heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling.

LICENSES and CERTIFICATION

• RN license
• Current Driver’s License
• Current Automobile Liability Insurance According to Company Policy & Procedure