Good Shepherd Hospice ยท 1 day ago
Executive Director
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expGood Shepherd Hospice is looking for a seasoned RN Executive Director to lead their Columbia team. This role involves overseeing all operations, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating hospice services while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Ensures that all patient and family services offered by Good Shepherd Hospice comply with federal, state and local regulatory requirements and with accepted professional practice standards
Overseeing the entire process from licensure and office setup to staffing, accreditation, and day-to-day operations
This role encompasses various areas of management including business and clinical operations, business development and growth, financial control, compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations, and other aspects of general business operations management
Provide strong leadership and guidance to a multidisciplinary team, including administrative staff, volunteers, and support personnel, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and excellence
Advocate for policies and initiatives that support hospice and palliative care, and provide education and outreach to raise awareness and promote understanding of end-of-life care issues
Implements clinical operations policies and procedures and a system of staff communication and supervision that ensures coordinated implementation of plans of care and the utilization of necessary services for comprehensive care of the patients consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the Hospice
Interviews, hires, supervises, and evaluates the clerical and clinical staff based on performance standards as outlined in written job descriptions of the Hospice
Plans, implements and documents the orientation and ongoing education of the clinical staff
Maintains ongoing Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities related to patient and family services, including Performance Improvement Projects and chart audits to ensure the quality of patient/family services
Evaluates staffing to provide sufficient personnel for delivery of patient/family services
Assures the 24-hour availability of nursing services to patients/families and coordinates 'on-call' assignments
Coordinates the development, implementation and review of the interdisciplinary Plan of Care for each patient/family
Ensures clinical records are maintained according to federal, state, intermediary, and agency standards
Participates in the budgeting for patient care expenses and monitors expenses related to patient/family services
Participates in state and national hospice organization activities
Serves as a resource person and liaison for the patient care managers, social workers, volunteer coordinator, chaplain, and bereavement coordinator
Leads or appoints a designee to lead the Interdisciplinary Team meetings and assures appropriate documentation
Oversees the orientation and ongoing education of the nursing staff in hospitals and nursing facilities where hospice has established contractual services (i.e.: in-patient hospice beds, nursing home hospice care)
Serves as a liaison with vendor and providers affiliated with the hospice on a contractual basis. Monitors the quality of services provided by these vendors/agencies
Participates on committees, special projects, and other duties as assigned
Serves as Section 504 Coordinator for EOE
Timely complete appropriate data collection and reporting
Qualification
Required
Registered Nurse in Missouri
Registered Nurse or Administrator licensed in the state where services are being provided or Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum of three years of management/supervisory experience in a hospice or home health agency
Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
Strong knowledge of hospice regulations, reimbursement systems, and healthcare management principles
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel
Understands hospice care and the services provided to patient and family/caregiver through an interdisciplinary group
Proficient in budget development, monitoring, and financial analysis
Extensive knowledge of federal and state regulations and administration
Outstanding leadership and managerial skills
Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills
Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and assertiveness skills
A culture-driven mindset with a servant leadership approach
Can successfully pass background checks & drug screen
Preferred
Previous Hospice Experience preferred
Benefits
5 Weeks of Paid Time off
Company Cell Phone OR Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
Mileage Reimbursement
Health/Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits (Delta Dental)
Vision Benefits (VSP Vision)
Flexible Spending Account "FSA"
Employer Paid Life and AD&D
Education Fund
Employee Referral Program
Voluntary Benefits:
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Short Term Disability
401k
Company
Good Shepherd Hospice
Good Shepherd Hospice is a hospital & health care company offering hospice care services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Derek Mountford
Chief Operating Officer
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