Assistant Director of Nursing
NHC HealthCare, Charleston · Nashville, TN · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$81k–$90k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Aid in coordinating patient care aspects of the Hospice Program and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
- Ensure the referral/admission process complies with Caris HealthCare's customer service standards.
- Assist with assigning patient care staff.
- Monitor scheduling of patient care staff.
- Supervise periodic reviews of patient medical records, employee visits, and daily activity reports to ensure compliance with agency standards, licensure requirements, and professional community health nursing standards.
- Check documentation for accuracy and consistency with payor requirements and company policy.
- Arrange hospice and supportive services.
- Recruit, hire, and direct the training of field staff.
- Ensure compliance with Caris safety and disaster plans.
- Absorb employees' training on occupational exposure.
- Handle staff, physician, patient, and inter-departmental complaints, providing accurate and timely follow-up, and document problems and complaints according to company policy.
Qualifications
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of operation.
- One (1) year experience in patient care skills in hospice or palliative care, oncology, or home health preferred.
- A working knowledge of the objectives, framework, organization, and function of a hospice program as well as programs offered by different payors including Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance, is preferred.
- Basic computer knowledge/skill.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Eligibility
- Eligible for benefits within 60 days
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health spending account
- Paid Time Off/Holidays
- 401 (K) plan with company match
- Paid Training
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Scheduling
- Career Advancement Opportunities