Assistant Director Hospice - Palliative

Job Description

Develops, directs and controls overall Agency administrative practices which assure compliance with applicable statutes and regulations, enhance operating efficiency, provide motivation and retention of qualified staff and ensure continued quality of all Agency services delivered. Serves as administrator of the Hospice program.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program OR Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services or Business related field.
• PREFERRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, MHA, or MBA

Experience

• Required: Minimum one year experience in the administration or supervision of a hospice agency or related program
• PREFERRED: 3 years' hospice experience

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem resolution
• Organized and resourceful
• Exercises attention to detail, use of independent judgment, initiative and problem solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Work with “confidential information”
• Exercise creativity

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

• Required: Nursing License active in the state of Missouri
• Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days
• Required: Active Driver’s License