We are currently interviewing candidates for an Executive Director (Hospice) position in the regions covering Nashville, West Virginia, Ohio and Indianapolis .

This nurse will be responsible for compliance with all regulations, laws, policies, and procedures, that apply to hospice and Medicare / Medicaid issues

Additional responsibilities include:

• Ensures that the hospice employs qualified individuals (for all staff members) and accepts responsibility for daily agency operations.
• 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.
• Provides oversight for the hospice operations to ensure agency success
• Provides support and coaching to hospice team
• Interview and select potential employees
• Ensures all hospice policies and procedures for compliance with local, state and federal regulations
• Communicate with patients, patient family members, and physicians concerning patient care
• Monitor hospice census and staffing trends
• Maintain departmental budget and financials
• Oversees the implementation of policy, procedures and quality improvement programs

Required Qualifications Include

• Active in-state RN license
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in healthcare administration, nursing or related field preferred.
• At least five years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with profit and loss statement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team to achieve organizational goals.