Director of Nursing (DON) - Hospice

St. Gabriel's Hospice & Palliative Care is hiring a Director of Nursing for the Austin area!

Candidates should desire to be part of a hard-working and supportive team where they will be valued. If providing stellar patient care is important to you, please apply!

Benefits Include: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, critical insurance, etc. 
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Flexible Schedule
• Great Culture

Job Summary:

The Director of Nursing (DON) is a registered professional nurse who ensures quality of patient care. Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for hospice and palliative appropriate patients either in their place of residence, a skilled nursing facility or an assisted living facility. Duties of the DON may also include administration of the clinical department and monitoring of appropriate staffing and productivity. Monitoring QAPI issues and directing clinical staff with regard to the Hospice policies and procedures. Coordinating care with the Interdisciplinary Team, patient, family and referring agency.

Job Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.

Licensure: Current state license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), current Driver’s License.

Experience: Minimum two years of hospice experience as a registered nurse preferred. Management experience preferred.

Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrates proven decision making skills. If required to make visits, proof of current CPR certification. 

Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

*Candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

Essential Functions:

• Directs and coordinates clinical departments; assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• 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.
• Supervises and provides 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.
• 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 Team (IDT), assists in development of the IDT plan, and participates in QAPI activities.
• Monitors systems and identifies problem areas to Administrator.
• 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.

We are searching for individuals who possess a high degree of integrity, strong work ethic and a dedication to compassionate patient care. Please submit resume if you are ready to join our team!

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