Job Posting for Hospice Director of Nursing at Valor Hospice
We are looking for an experienced hospice Director of Nursing to organize and oversee all nursing operations of the hospice agency. This role oversees the dynamic interdisciplinary team and works closely with the Executive Director to ensure compliance and excellent patient care. Key responsibilities involve management, leading the activities of the nursing team, providing clinical direction, and ensuring compliant growth and profitability of the agency.
Requirements
Licensed RN in the State of Texas
A minimum of 2 year experience in healthcare, including 1 year Hospice Nurse experience preferred.
Experience with Hospice policy, rules, and regulations
Effective written and verbal communication
Clean background, and driving record
Responsibilities
Providing supervision of the Hospice Clinical Staff including RN Case Managers, LPNs, CNAs, Chaplains, and MSWs ensuring that best practices are embraced throughout the patient and family hospice experience
Determines patient eligibility for admission and recertification based on guidelines, and regulatory requirements and the suitability /adaptability /safety of the patient’s home for home care delivery
Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
Overseeing the IDT process leading all disciplines to ensure quality care coordination
Organize and coordinate admission, nursing and patient care procedures
Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high quality standards
Control budgets and monitor expenditures
Manage record-keeping procedures
Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
Report to upper management
Skills
Proven experience as director of nursing
In-depth knowledge of Hospice procedures and compliance
Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting
Great knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare
Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration
Salary.com Estimation for Hospice Director of Nursing in Houston, TX
$86,134 to $103,085
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