Hospice Director of Nursing

We are looking for a collaborative, self-disciplined, and team-oriented Hospice Director of Nursing with exceptional leadership and customer service skills.

Proven leadership skills and high emotional IQ will be the key to success in this role.

We Offer :

• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Regularly scheduled employee appreciation events and staff lunches

Essential Duties

Directs, coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel assuring the nursing services delivered are provided according to established hospice program policies and delivered in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Conditions of Participation).

• Promotes the philosophy and administrative policies of the Hospice, in an effort to ensure quality of patient care.
• Participates in activities relevant to professional services including development of qualifications and assignment of the Hospice personnel.
• Assume leadership of case management team, including the provision of direction to subordinates, in an effort to ensure quality, compliance with the Plan of Care assessment and reassessment of patients’ needs, and continuity of services by appropriate health care personnel.
• Monitors the QAPI Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed.
• Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and / or other third- party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.
• Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group / Team (IDG / T), assists in development of the IDG / T plan, and participates in QAPI activities.
• Monitors systems and identifies problem areas to Administrator both verbally and through written reports.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing board.
• Promotes and educates regarding the concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• Valid RN license for the State of Texas
• BSN preferred
• 5+ years of progressive nursing staff management
• 3+ years of nursing experience in the hospice industry
• Knowledge and experience of relevant software
• Proficient in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and other English language skills

Additional Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with people from a wide range of backgrounds, ages and temperament.
• Ability to use discretion concerning sensitive information and adhere to HIPAA.
• Ability to work on own initiative within clearly defined parameters.
• Ability to carry out designated tasks including reporting outcome of actions taken.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable presenting in front of professional groups.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From $95,000.00 per year

Schedule :

Monday to Friday

License / Certification :

RN (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

San Antonio, TX : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person