Hospice Director directs, supervises, and governs the hospice program including inpatient care, home care and bereavement follow-up. Administers and maintains quality assurance, environmental, and infection control policies in accordance with facility objectives. Being a Hospice Director prepares reports for hospital administration on activities of the facility operation. Develops hospice related educational and informational programs. Additionally, Hospice Director requires a bachelor's degree of nursing. Typically reports to top management. The Hospice Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Hospice Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Heart 2 Heart Hospice Care is seeking a compassionate and experienced assistant director of nursing to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate has 1 years hospice experience.
Duties:
- Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Monitor vital signs and patient progress
- Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care
- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation
Experience:
- Prior experience in managed care or hospice setting preferred
- Proficiency in patient care, including patient assessment and vital signs monitoring
- Knowledge of behavioral health principles for end-of-life care
- Experience in pediatrics or working with pediatric patients is a plus
- Familiarity with medical terminology and physiology
- Ability to handle emergency situations such as those encountered in the ER
- Strong organizational skills for maintaining detailed medical records
Requirements:
- Valid nursing license in [State]
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- CPR certification
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide compassionate care to patients and families
Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals committed to providing comfort and support to those in need.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.00 - $57.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
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Work Location: On the road
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