Executive Director/Administrator

Amazing Hospice Care Inc; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

401K plan

PTO

Company phone and iPad provided

Continuing education opportunities

Family oriented company

Job summary

Horizon Hospice Care is seeking an Executive Director of Hospice to lead the clinical and administrative teams, shape strategy, and ensure top-quality patient care.

The role requires RN licensure, a nursing degree, and a track record in hospice/healthcare management. You will oversee budgeting, staffing, and quality initiatives, while maintaining regulatory compliance and fostering community partnerships.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in the state.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of three years in hospice/healthcare management preferred.
• Ability to supervise professional and administrative staff.
• Strong communication and community engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct hospice clinical services and ensure quality outcomes.
• Oversee direct/indirect patient services and clinical staff coordination.
• Guide coordinators and supervisors to improve care delivery.
• Manage budgeting, staffing, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliant medical records and regulatory standards.
• Plan education programs and orientation for new staff.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Staff supervision

Community relations

Education

RN licensure

Bachelor's in Nursing

Master’s in nursing/health admin (preferred)

Job description

About us:

Horizon Hospice Care is devoted to helping our patients achieve and maintain the best possible quality of life. Our mission is to improve and restore our clients’ lives through quality patient care, innovative specialty health care programs and state of the art technology. The Horizon Hospice team embodies compassion, heart, patience, empathy, and competence to meet our patient’s needs.

Core values:

Commitment Advocacy Respect Excellence

Why Horizon Hospice Care?

Thriving Together:

As we grow, so does the opportunity for personal and professional advancement. Join a team that's not just about today but invested in building a future where your contributions make a lasting impact.

Community of Care:

Horizon Hospice Care is more than an agency; it's a community dedicated to nurturing your skills and passions. We've crafted an environment that encourages growth and celebrates the unique strengths each team member brings.

Heartfelt Connection:

In a world of growth and expansion, we've retained the warmth of a close-knit family. Your journey with Horizon Hospice Care is more than a career - it's a personal connection to a purpose-driven community.

Position and Responsibilities:

• The Executive Director of Hospice is responsible for the overall direction of hospice clinical services. The Executive Director of Hospice establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy.
• Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.
• Provides guidance and counseling to coordinators and Hospice Clinical Supervisors to assist them in continually improving all aspects of hospice care services, provided through organization personnel.
• Assists Hospice Clinical Supervisors in managing clinical teams and planning.
• Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care to all clinical personnel as indicated.
• Assists the Executive Director/Administrator in the preparation and administration of the organization's budget.
• Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume that could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses.
• Evaluates performance of Hospice Clinical Supervisors.
• Assists Hospice Clinical Supervisors to develop skills and techniques in evaluating the performance of clinicians.
• Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel.
• Conducts annual evaluations on clinicians, or more frequently if indicated.
• Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
• Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Responsible for the maintenance of adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for the provision of patient services.
• Develops, implements and evaluates the orientation program for new organization personnel. Responsible for orientation of new organization personnel, directly or delegated.
• Plans and implements in-service and continuing education programs to meet education and training needs of organization personnel.
• Assists with the evaluation of organization performance via quality assessment performance improvement program, productivity, quarterly and annual reviews. Assures for the quality and safe delivery of hospice services provided through the Organization.
• Assists in the development of organization goals. Develops, recommends, and administers Organization policies and procedures.
• Assures compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel and maintains compliance to the Joint Commission Home Care standards.
• Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and hospice care; shares information with appropriate organization personnel.
• Promotes hospice referrals in the health care community.
• In the absence of the Executive Director/Administrator, the Hospice Director of Nursing will become the acting Executive Director/Administrator and will be vested with authority to act in behalf of the Executive Director/Administrator.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director/Administrator.

Benefits:

• Family Oriented Company
• Dedicated intake and scheduling team that support you and your patients
• Supportive work environment with opportunity to learn and develop
• Mileage reimbursement
• Competitive benefits package
• 401K plan
• Company phone and iPad provided
• PTO
• Opportunity to provide individualized care to patients
• Continuing education opportunities

Requirements

• Registered nurse in the State with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing preferred. Master’s degree in hospice preferred.
• Three years of management experience in a hospice or related health care organization preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel.
• Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or Organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Has excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and Joint Commission standards preferred.