Director of Nursing | Hospice House

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Redcrest Hospice House in Bloomington, IN seeks a Director of Nursing Hospice (DON) who will assume accountability for patient condition assessment and care plans. The DON leads clinical care, supervises staff, and coordinates disciplines under physician direction to ensure quality, cost-effective, and billable care.

The role includes back-up duties to Executive Director, involvement with QAPI, audits, and staff development.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of employment.
• A minimum of one year of supervisory or administrative experience in hospice or related health programs.
• Hospice experience across multiple sites preferred.
• Knowledge of guidelines governing hospice agencies.
• Ability to create positive impressions and maintain effective communication with a variety of people.
• Detail-oriented and observant. Advanced nursing practices knowledge preferred.
• Operational knowledge of system software including EMR, PDA devices, payroll, Microsoft Office & Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the overall clinical process for quality patient care from admission to discharge.
• Directly supervises the clinical staff and internal clinical support teams.
• Organizes and allocates clinical staff to carry out program objectives.
• Interacts with patients, families, physicians, and staff via phone, email, or face-to-face.
• Performs audits, reports and quality improvement activities including Medicare/State guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Multitasking

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

EMR

PDA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.Company: Redcrest Hospice HouseSchedule: Monday- Friday | 8:00 AM-4:30 PM | No weekends or HolidaysLocation: Redcrest Hospice House in Bloomington, INSUMMARYThe Director, Nursing Hospice (DON) assumes ultimate accountability and leadership for the assessment of the patient condition and plan of care. They may perform Clinical Manager duties and back up to the Executive Director (ED), as needed. The DON provides oversight for case management, clinical care and is responsible for coordination all clinical disciplines involved in providing quality, cost-effective and billable care through direct care and supervision of care under the direction of the physician. The DON provides direct supervision to field staff and internal clinical support functions to achieve clinical excellence outcomes, regulatory compliance, patient and employee satisfaction, in a fiscally responsible manner. The DON understands and practices all legal and company rules and regulations.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESOversees the overall clinical process for quality patient care from admission to dischargeDirectly supervises the clinical staff, all disciplines who provide direct patient care, and the internal clinical support teams regarding day-to-day patient activities, clinical issues and concernsInteraction with individuals (internal clinical teams, patient family member, physician, etc.) as applicable via phone, email and/or face to face concerning patient careOrganize and allocate clinical staff to carry out the activities necessary to accomplish program objectivesAssumes accountability for documentation and clinical charting practices in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal /State guidelinesAssists with the intake, referral and admission process as needed including but not limited to record reviewImplement policy, procedures and quality improvement programs in the fieldMonitors patient trends and outcomes through leadership of QAPI programMonitor data submitted to Medicare for accuracy and implements corrections as warrantedMaintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in field of expertiseSupports the selection of field staffAssists with the on-boarding of new hires as well as on-going mentoring of employees to facilitate staff retentionSupervises field staff and clinical support and training staff with consistency and clarity of expectationsPerforms audits, reports and analysis of reports related to the hospice organizationOversees QAPI programEnsures resolution of pertinent staff issuesWorks closely with Care Integration partners to engage community through clinical leadershipCompletes yearly evaluations in an accurate and timely mannerPerforms coaching, counseling and discipline as neededMaintains timely and accurate documentation of all aspects of quality tracking and employee coaching, discipline and educationMaintains a professional appearance and Cultural Fit as a representative of the companyUnderstands and practices agency policies and proceduresOther duties as assignedClinical Manager and Executive Director back up as neededMANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIESInterviewing, hiring, training and termination of department personnel.Provides consistent coaching and provides challenge and opportunity to direct reports.Supervises direct reports with consistency and clarity of expectations.Completes yearly evaluations in an accurate and timely manner.Performs coaching, counseling and discipline as needed.Works with direct reports to ensure employee satisfaction and resolution of issues and concerns.Conducts employee performance reviews.QUALIFICATIONSThis position requires a Registered Nurse in the state of employmentA minimum of one year of supervisory or administrative experience in hospice, or related health programsExpertise and Hospice background for multiple sites preferredKnowledge of guidelines governing hospice agenciesAble to handle financial reports and understand direct cost controlsAbility to create positive impressions and maintain effective communication with a variety of peopleKnowledgeable on nursing best practicesAbility to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solutionDetail-oriented and observantStrong ability to multi-task and be adaptable as priorities change throughout the dayOperational knowledge of system software including but not limited to: EMR, PDA’s, payroll, Microsoft Office & Outlook preferredEDUCATION AND CREDENTIALSThis position requires a Registered Nurse in the state of employment#INDREDHOS2We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.