Executive Director, Hospice and Palliative Care- Las Vegas, NV - Full-time / Part-time

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall, day to day clinical operation of the hospice agency. They are also responsible for ensuring that the hospice services provided by the agency are consistent with the hospice philosophy of care and are coordinated, efficient and effective, and result in positive patient care outcomes and are  provided  in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
 
 
JOB DUTIES
 
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management and direction of services including:


Operational organization planning and budgeting to assure the availability and provision of care and services.

Ensuring organizational compliance with legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Monitoring and managing business operations to ensure financial stability in accordance with established fiscal parameters.

Planning, developing, implementing, administering and evaluating programs.

Provides leadership for conflict and complaint management resolution at the site.

Ensuring adequate and appropriate staffing as well as staff development including orientation, in-service, continuing education, competency testing and performance improvement.
 
 
EXPANDS REVENUE / CONTAINS COSTS:


Develops, implements and maintains key contractual relationships with SNF, hospitals, ALF, physicians and other healthcare organizations, in accordance with state and federal law, to accomplish overall company business plans and yearly revenue budgets; establishes on-going relationships with other key officials of contracting entities.
 
 
COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION


Represents the company as the official spokesperson within the community; manages public relations; generates and responds to all opportunities for medical requests in coordination with the corporate communication department, assures the handling/resolution of any complaints from patients, families or the public.
 
 
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
 


Participates in quality improvement reviews and evaluations of clinical services.

Continually assesses and evaluates hospice services, patient outcomes, family / patient satisfaction, cost of services, LOS and operational effectiveness to ensure optimal care delivery.

Requirements:
 


Registered Nurse or willing to obtain an RN license in Nevada is required.

10 years of healthcare-related experience/knowledge and ability to effectively administer Hospice Services; previous Director or Assistant Director experience preferred

2 years previous managerial experience preferred

Experience with planning, budgeting and direct responsibility for an operating unit/department

Managed care delivery system experience an asset

 
 
 
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Keywords: Registered Nurse, Nevada, Director, Hospice