Hospice Branch Director

Overview:

The Hospice Branch Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a hospice branch. This includes ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, supervising staff, managing budgets, and maintaining high standards of patient care. The role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee daily operations of the hospice branch.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
• Supervise and support clinical and administrative staff.
• Manage branch budgets and financial performance.
• Coordinate with referral sources and community partners.
• Ensure quality and timely documentation of patient care.
• Monitor patient satisfaction and implement improvement plans.
• Participate in strategic planning and organizational development.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date organizational charts and records.
• Investigate and resolve complaints and incidents involving patient care.

Job Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Must meet state requirements for hospice administration.

Licensure:

• Current license as a registered nurse (RN) in Texas and/or adherence to the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current Driver’s License.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in hospice or home health.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and staff supervision required.
• Minimum of 2 years of HomeCare HomeBase EMR experience.  

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in EMR systems and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of hospice regulations and standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

• Works in an office environment with occasional travel to patient homes and community events.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and handle stressful situations professionally.

Physical and Mental Effort:

• Prolonged sitting and computer use are required.
• Must be able to manage stressful situations calmly and courteously.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs.

Salary : $90,000 - $95,000