Hospice Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Acara Healthcare, one of the largest providers of quality in-home health care in the state of Texas is seeking an innovator and leader as an Assistant Director of Nursing for our Hospice department. Acara Healthcare’s Personal Care provides industry-leading in-home care in the markets of Central and South Texas.

Our mission at Acara is that we exist to serve and advocate for the well-being of people in their home and community so that together we make a positive impact on their lives. Our mission is born out in our Core Values such as:

• Promise – we keep the promises we make.
• Grateful – we are grateful to serve all individuals entrusted to our care.
• Integrity – no matter who is watching we exhibit strong ethical and moral principles.
• Honor – in all that we do, we conduct ourselves with honor.

We have various locations in Central and South Texas in the markets of Austin, San Antonio, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Harlingen, Laredo, McAllen, Robstown, and Rio Grande City.

We are growing and adding positions to our team! The job duties for the position of Assistant Director of Nursing are listed below.

Job Summary:

The ADON's primary function is for the overall supervision of patient care and monitoring of appropriate staffing and productivity. Coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patient, family and referring agency. Facilitates communication between the multiple locations site and the Parent office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Directs and coordinates patient care, assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Participates in activities relevant to professional services including development of agency personnel.
• Supervises and provides direction to subordinates, in an effort to ensure quality, compliance with plan of care and assessment of patient's needs and continuity of services by appropriate health care personnel.
• Monitors QA/PI Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed.
• Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third-party payors.
• Monitors systems and identifies problem areas to DON, both verbally and written reports.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
• Promotes and educates regarding the concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team member to achieve desirable outcomes.

Experience:

• Hospital: 2 years (Preferred)
• Skilled Nursing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Hospice: 2 years (Required)
• RN (Required)
• ADON: 1-2 years (Preferred)
• RN - Current Registered Nurse License for the state of TX - required
• 2 years minimum experience in a management role - required
• Proven leadership experience in Hospice
• Time management and multitasking skills to complete many tasks throughout the day
• High organizational skills
• Able to prioritize and be efficient and work without supervision
• Knowledge of CMS guidelines, rules, regulations, and elements of performance related to Hospice
• Assists the Director of Nursing to provide, plan, coordinate or manage nursing care, nursing services
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills to interact positively with staff, patients and patients’ families
• Extensive knowledge of nursing best practices and federal, state and local healthcare laws
• Strong written communication skills to compile reports and write evaluations
• Analytical skills to interpret diagnostic information and financial data

Our ideal candidate is highly self-motivated and independent with excellent leadership skills and experience.

What we offer you... Better than competitive pay, a team and family environment that cultivates learning and development. We offer the tools and the training to ensure you are successful whether it be with us or anyone else but what we provide is an atmosphere that you wouldn't want to leave us.

Yes, we also have the essentials you're looking for such as health, dental, vision, ancillaries, vacation pay, and referral bonuses!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Harlingen, TX 78550 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Harlingen, TX 78550: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000