Hospice Executive Director

Company: LHC Group, Inc.
Location: Tupelo
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Company Overview We are hiring for an Executive Director in Hospice.At Halcyon Hospice, part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy themeaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people.You can find a home for your career here.As a Field Leader, you can expect:

• leadership and engagement with diverse teams across the operation
• opportunities to create strategies that drive best-in-class care for patients & families
• flexibility for true work-life balance
• career and leadership developmentIf you love nursing and have an interest in healthcare operations, this is a great opportunity for you. Essential FunctionsThe RN Executive Director in Hospice supervises all aspects of patient care, all activities of professional staff and allied health personnel, regulatory requirements compliance, financial performance, and quality assurance performance improvement activities for agency. The Executive Director or alternate will be available on site during business hours and additionally, if needed.
  • Responsible for compliance with all regulations, laws, policies and procedures, that are applicable to hospice and Medicare / Medicaid issues when applicable on a daily basis.
  • Immediately available (or has Alternate Designee) to be on-site during business hours or immediately available by telephone when off-site conducting agency business, available after hours as needed.
  • Directs the day-to-day operations of the agency and acts as the driver for the Care Management Process. The Executive Director or designee RN, such as a Patient Care Manager, will receive daily report on patients from staff. This process also includes review of patient care paperwork, referral information, recertification processes, discharge information, and event reporting, etc. on a daily basis.
  • Reviews monthly financials relative to all aspects of the operation to assure that quality patient care is delivered in the most cost-effective manner.
  • Participates in the QAPI planning and processes, reporting, and improvement action plans as indicated. This includes chart audits, patient satisfaction, financials, contracts, patient/family complaints, etc. and appropriate follow-up. Education & ExperienceLicense Requirements
    • Must be a licensed physician, licensed nurse practitioner, licensed registered nurse, or licensed social worker with at least one year of full time experience in a hospice, home health, or oncology setting.
    • Current CPR certification required for Executive Directors providing clinical supervision.
    • Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.Additional State Requirements
      • MS: Must have two years of health care management experience and three years of healthcare service delivery experience that would be relevant to managing the day to day operations.LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.Halcyon Hospice is part of the LHC Group family of providers - the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: "It's all about helping people."

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