Program Director (RN) - Hospice

About the role

The Hospice Program Director oversees all aspects of the Hospice Program in Skokie, focusing on growth, external market relationships, financial management, customer service, and quality care delivery. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with hospice-specific regulations, fostering strong connections with healthcare providers, building a skilled team, organizing administrative functions, maintaining compliance, leading operations, and implementing policies.

Responsibilities

• Forge Strong Connections: Partner with liaisons to build good working relations with physicians, hospitals, nursing facilities, and others.
• Build the Dream Team: Employ qualified colleagues and ensure adequate orientation, training, education, and evaluation.
• Be the Backbone of Excellence: Organize and supervise the administrative functions of the hospice program and overall local operations.
• Compliance Champion: Maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations and implement corrective action if needed.
• Lead with Purpose: Take charge of the day-to-day management and operations of the hospice program.
• Policy Implementer: Make a difference by implementing the policies and procedures approved by the governing body.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, health care, or business administration preferred.
• Registered Nurse with a current state license to practice as a professional nurse in the state the office is located.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in health care management, home health, hospice, or related health programs required.
• Two (2) years of hospice experience required with intimate knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and Department of Aging and Disability Services regulations.
• Operations and/or Sales Leadership experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships in the communities served as well as within a company.
• Skilled at establishing/maintaining working relationships with key staff, marketing contacts, and clinical staff to ensure the thorough understanding of Hospice Mission and services.
• Experience in analyzing processes, improvement planning, supporting change, and effectively managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Pay

$115,000 - $120,000 per year (Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a guarantee of the final offer. Compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience and the specific responsibilities of the position. Final compensation rate will be discussed and confirmed at the conclusion of the interview process.