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."
Keywords: LHC Group, Inc., Oxford , Hospice Executive Director, Executive , Tupelo, Mississippi
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