Executive Director - Full-Time

Affinity Hospice -
Bristol, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
13 hours ago

Benefits

Fuel card
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Customer communication
Staff supervision
Medicare
Team supervision
Hospice experience
BLS Certification
CMS regulatory compliance
Driver's License
Medicare regulations
End-of-life care
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Medicaid regulations
Medicaid
General management
Hospice regulations
Patient family support

Full Job Description

Job Description:

About Us:

Affinity Hospice is one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients and their families. We believe the care we provide truly matters and we would love to have you join our nationally recognized team!

What We Offer:

Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay

Gas Card Program and Car Maintenance Stipend

Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees

Internal Company Advancement

Free end of life training

Position Summary:

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall direction of hospice services. He/she is responsible for the employment of qualified hospice personnel; is responsible for the provision of hospice services, directly; is responsible for establishing standards of care to comply with federal and state regulations and guidelines. The Executive Director establishes , implements, and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy.

Hours / Schedule: Full Time; (40) hours / week.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of 3 years of hospice management experience.

Registered Nurse strongly preferred.

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Must have a good working knowledge of hospice federal and state guidelines as well as Medicare and Medicaid hospice payor requirements.

Must have a demonstrated ability to supervise, direct, and motivate professional and administrative personnel.

Must have the ability to deal tactfully with the community and have knowledge of corporate business management.

Must be able to communicate an understanding of hospice care and the services provided to patient and family/caregivers through an interdisciplinary group.

Maintains a current CPR certification.

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications, skills per competency checklist.

Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload Independently.

Continuing Education Requirements:

Organization personnel are expected to participate in appropriate continuing education

This position requires a minimum of 8 education hours

Organization personnel are expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job related skills and abilities.

All personnel must attend mandatory educational programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Participates in operational planning and budgeting.

Ensures that care is in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC, Federal and State guidelines.

Ensures standards of ethical business and clinical practice are maintained .

Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers and other customers.

Monitors business operations to ensure financial stability.

Oversees and participates in Administrator on-call rotation.

Monitors operational progress toward accomplishing operational and strategic goals.

Evaluates hospice services and personnel using measurable outcomes and objectives . Ensures compliance with the organization's Performance Improvement program.

Ensures follow-up on any patient, employee, or customer complaints/concerns.

Establishes and maintains effective, open channels of communication. Fosters a no -blame culture that encourages reporting of safety and quality of services issues.

Ensures adequate and appropriate staffing and staff supervision.

Participates in the hiring process and ensures performance of annual employee performance evaluations

Ensures complete, appropriate and adequate staff development including orientation, in-service, continuing education, competency testing, and quality assessment performance improvement

Conducts regular staff meetings and maintains minutes

Ensures that interdisciplinary care is provided and that Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings are conducted timely , and records are maintained

Ensures updated policies, forms and job descriptions are reviewed with appropriate staff and utilized in the office

Directs staff in performance of their duties including admission, discharge, transfer, revocation, and provision of service to patients

Ensures services provided by other agencies are authorized by hospice.

Ensures that all invoices are reviewed, approved and forwarded to the corporate AP in a timely manner

Ensures appropriate data collection and regular, complete reports are received by the Governing Body

Ensuring adequate space, equipment and supplies are available

Assists team members as needed to ensure that high level of service is consistently provided

Perform other duties as assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives.

Affinity Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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