Reports To:   Chief Clinical Operations Officer

Status: Exempt (Salary)

FT, PT, PRN: Full-Time 

Shift: Monday - Friday  (8a – 4:30p) 

On Call Rotation: As needed, including weekends and holidays.

Location: Serves the Counties of Cherokee, Macon, Graham, Jackson, Clay and Swain

Management Functions: 

 The Regional Nursing Director is an example of Four Seasons Values,  therefore positively impacting all the lives that interact with the organization.  Recruit, select, & develop the right people in the right roles within the  team.  Develops the team into the best providers of healthcare as evidenced by – CAHP scores, surveys, quality audits, financials etc.  Leads in the creation of a culture in which everyone strives for excellence.  Strives to continuously re-design the systems and processes of the operating infrastructure of Four Seasons, always optimizing the pursuit of our mission.  Ensuring the financial/economic health, welfare, growth, and security of the organization.  

• Oversee delivery of resident and family care services to patients and families residing in the region.
• Recruit, retain and ensure the professional development of a strong interdisciplinary clinical team.
• Participate annually in strategic planning, collaborating with the Four Seasons Senior Leadership Team, Board of Directors and staff to provide appropriate input and planning assistance
• Collaborate with the Volunteer Service Coordinator to ensure appropriate utilization of volunteers 
• Collaborate with Growth team and other leaders to develop a plan for building and effectively maintaining community and referral source relationships, receipt of donations, and communication with media. 
• Demonstrate good stewardship of the financial resources of Four Seasons:
• Ensure compliance with state, federal and local laws and accreditation standards (Medicare, Division of Facility Service, DEA, DHHS, Board of Pharmacy, The Joint Commission)

• Provide oversight to Team Leader to ensure effective individual patient/family safety plans and agency policy and procedure to promote workplace and environmental safety. 
• Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation
• Work collaboratively with other leaders and staff to achieve the organizational performance goals

• Conduct monthly one to ones, departmental meetings, and supervision of team leaders
• Develop and manage operational functions of assigned region. 
• Collaborate with professional development to ensure documentation and scope of services meet compliance standards

• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
• Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
• Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
• Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
• Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations
• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects

Education:       

Experience: 

• Minimum of four years hospice clinical experience; hospice management, preferred
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Demonstrated skill/expertise in pain and symptom management
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and facilitate the work of an interdisciplinary group
• Demonstrated understanding of reimbursement, regulatory requirements, and Medicare Conditions of Participation

Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable)

• Current, Valid RN License to practice in North Carolina
• Valid Driver’s License and proof of valid automobile insurance
• HPNA, CHPN or CHPCA certification, preferred

• Walking, standing, sitting, driving, bending, reaching
• Flexion/extension of arms/wrists
• Hand dexterity to include grasping/gripping, pushing
• Fine finger movements to include writing

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the duties of the position. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. 

JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE NOT INTENDED AS AND DO NOT CREATE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS ITS STATUS AS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER.  

• Pursue progress toward individual learning plan
• Model and hold others accountable to delivering care and service consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values 
• Ensure the development of a departmental education plan in collaboration with the Four Seasons Director of Professional Development
• Participate in appropriate community education and outreach activities of Four Seasons
• Participate in regional and national work groups and events that benefit the service of Four Seasons and/or Internal Education
• Adhere to safety and infection control best practices
• Participate in the coordination of the patient’s hospice care in accordance with professional standards of practice

• Provide oversight to Team Leaders for interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments and plan of care processes
• Contribute to patient and family counseling and education initiatives
• Participate in Administrative On Call coverage

• Perform specific assignments as directed by the Chief Clinical Operations Officer.

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