Director of Hospice (Cartersville, GA.)- ProHealth Hospice

About the Role

Provide Hospice care to terminally ill patients twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week as a member of the Hospice team. Oversee and supervise all Hospice care to patients and families in all settings.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing standards that ensure safe and therapeutically effective service to patients and families.
• Jointly responsible with the Administrator for ensuring standards are met and objectives are implemented.
• Consult with the Administrator to determine staffing patterns that accomplish stated objectives and promote maximum utilization of personnel.
• Recruit, hire, evaluate, and terminate service personnel.
• Participate in planning and conducting orientation for new employees.
• Plan and arrange for consultation needs of staff; prepare and maintain current policies and procedures that meet Medicare, Medicaid, accreditation standards, state, and federal laws.
• Support and implement policies and procedures; use appropriate channels for change.
• Establish criteria and procedures for selection, promotion, and termination of employment.
• Coordinate Interdisciplinary Team Services and ensure ongoing assessment of patient/family needs.
• Assure physician approval of plans for continuity of medical care.
• Provide individual or group support concerning job-related stress or issues.
• Organize Hospice to delineate authority, functional responsibility, and communication lines to provide safe and effective service.
• Coordinate Hospice services with other community agencies.
• Serve as a role model for colleagues by setting high standards in dress, conduct, cooperation, and job performance.
• Observe confidentiality and safeguard all patient-related information.
• Accept responsibility for regular attendance, punctuality, and fulfilling job requirements.
• Serve as a resource person to employees and develop cooperative relationships with physicians.
• Investigate and report problems relating to patient care or conditions that might harm patient and/or employee well-being.
• Immediately report accidents, incidents, lost articles, or unusual occurrences to the Administrator.
• Attend continuing education programs and share information with staff.
• Work with Administrator to identify budgetary requirements and determine appropriate use of allocations.
• Monitor equipment for appropriate use and minimize misuse.
• Oversee Hospice’s ongoing Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Provide 24-hour, seven-day on-call coverage.
• Plan and supervise the Hospice, ensuring patients’ plans of care are developed, implemented, and evaluated.
• Conduct patient case conferences, in-services, staff meetings, and maintain documentation.
• Participate in community education projects.
• Ensure all necessary supplies and equipment are available.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local rules, accreditation standards, and Hospice policies.
• Oversee staffing and assignments.
• Address and correct all patient concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.
• Active patient contact within the past three years is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
• Ability to supervise others appropriately.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crises outside of a hospital setting.
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes.