Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) specializing in hospice care to join our dedicated healthcare team. In this vital leadership role, you will oversee clinical operations, ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care, and foster a supportive environment for both staff and residents. Your expertise in nursing administration, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary team management will drive quality outcomes and uphold our commitment to compassionate end-of-life care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families while advancing your nursing leadership career.
Duties
- Assist the Director of Nursing in managing daily clinical operations within the hospice setting, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality patient care.
- Supervise nursing staff, including nurse managers and direct care providers, providing mentorship, performance evaluations, and ongoing training.
- Develop, review, and update individualized care plans for residents, ensuring alignment with medical directives, resident preferences, and regulatory standards.
- Oversee documentation review processes to maintain accuracy in medical records, medication administration records (MARs), and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary team meetings to facilitate effective communication regarding resident needs, progress notes, and care adjustments.
- Ensure adherence to federal and state regulations related to hospice care, long-term care facilities, Medicare requirements, and long-term care regulations.
- Manage shift scheduling to optimize staffing levels while maintaining compliance with labor laws and shift management best practices.
- Utilize Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems efficiently for documentation, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor quality assurance initiatives by reviewing documentation accuracy, incident reports, and compliance audits to uphold regulatory standards.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by implementing best practices in nursing management, memory care protocols, and patient-centered care approaches.
Experience
- Proven nursing leadership experience within hospice or palliative care environments with demonstrated success in managing clinical teams.
- Extensive assisted living experience combined with nursing home experience that includes managing complex resident needs across diverse settings such as home health or acute care environments.
- Strong background in home health agency operations, home care services, or long-term care facilities with familiarity in managing care teams across multiple shifts.
- In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and memory care principles essential for delivering specialized resident support.
- Experience with regulatory compliance related to Medicare certification processes and long-term care regulations is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems for documentation review, medical records management, and clinical supervision.
- Supervising experience involving nurse management responsibilities such as staffing oversight, performance reviews, and leadership development.
- Knowledge of HIPAA privacy standards coupled with a commitment to safeguarding resident information at all times.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams effectively while fostering a collaborative environment focused on delivering compassionate patient care.
Join us in making a profound impact through exceptional hospice nursing leadership! We value energetic professionals dedicated to elevating standards of care while supporting residents’ dignity and comfort every step of the way.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Hospice: 1 year (Required)
- nursing: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
