Hospice RN Administrator

About the role

We are seeking a RN Hospice Administrator to lead a hospice program with growth potential. The role requires a licensed Registered Nurse with at least three to five years of healthcare management experience, preferably in hospice or home care. Key responsibilities include leading interdisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality care, and managing financial resources.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands-on leadership for a hospice program with growth opportunity
• Accountable for clinical quality, operational performance, and sustainable census expansion
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellence through focusing on quality care and/or service
• Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day-to-day activities
• Promotes and monitors compliance with requirements and standards established by accrediting or licensing agencies, regulatory agencies, and state or federal law relevant to areas of responsibility
• Manages Human Resources effectively
• Ensures policies and procedures are followed
• Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures, in collaboration with the Governing Body, that guide and support the provision of services
• Manages Office Operations effectively
• Directs the multiple teams of the assigned location, if applicable
• Plans and organizes tasks and resources to achieve strategic goals and objectives
• Makes appropriate assignments among employees in accordance with their personal abilities and limitations; ensures fair and consistent workload distribution
• Monitors and supervises quality of patients' care of assigned location(s)
• Processes emergency calls and requests for assistance
• Aids in problem-solving for patients in all settings
• Prepares, monitors, and reviews monthly bills, supply costs, expense requests, mileage reimbursement, payroll and other expenses
• Makes recommendations for service area regarding market opportunities for new programs or service
• Ensures accuracy of marketing materials, public information materials and activities
• Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, customers and employees
• Investigates and completes detailed reports of any incidents/accidents, grievances, complaints, medication errors and other problems within the time frames established by policy, and implements corrective and/or preventive action immediately
• Works with physicians, patients, families, staff and others regarding problems, needs and concerns
• Responsible for supervision and evaluation of family satisfaction surveys
• Incorporates safety topics into staff meetings
• Regularly reviews safety policies and procedures (to include the Emergency Preparedness Plan); ensures that all employees are oriented to and understand their role in safety policies and procedures
• Manages Financial Resources prudently and effectively
• Completes financial reviews on recommended schedule
• Budget worksheets are completed and submitted by scheduled deadlines
• Annual expenditures are within annual budget except where variances are volume driven and have been approved
• Continually seeks ways to reduce costs without affecting quality
• Controls use of overtime and temporary personnel except when justified by increased volume or decreased staffing levels
• Recommends space and other resources for needed services
• May be asked to perform routine visits to patient homes or institutional setting and/or participate in on-call schedule

Requirements

• Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment, if applicable
• CPR Certification
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with minimum of Associate’s Degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred
• Minimum one year management/supervisory experience required
• Two or more years’ experience in hospice/home care required
• Strong understanding of hospice regulations, compliance, and Medicare conditions of participation
• Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and interdisciplinary operations
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Commitment to high-quality, compassionate care for patients and families

Skills

• Leadership
• Quality assurance
• Team management
• Financial management
• Compliance
• Medication management
• Safety protocols

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund
• Additional Full-Time Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)