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)
Our Company
Gentiva Hospice is member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.
Overview
We’re looking for an Area Director of Education (hospice operations) to join our New England team.
Gentiva Hospice has eight (8) branches across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, and Connecticut that need a dynamic coach and educator to help our teams succeed.
RN (BSN preferred)
Leadership and hospice experience required.
Position involves 75% travel to assigned branches to provide needed support and coaching.
You will report directly to the AVP of Operations within a specific state/region and will be the champion of education, training and delivery of quality.
Provide guidance, leadership and support to regional branches to ensure effective achievement of education objectives, orientation and retention
Develop and implement professional learning programs for operational members, staff, and directors with a focus on quality
Travel regularly to multiple offices/branches; typically within a specific state/region
Work side-by-side with your clinical and operational team to promote our hospice services and solidify the highest quality patient care
About You
Registered Nurse - Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Five years previous managerial experience, of which 3 years is in hospice service industry, is preferred.
Unencumbered and active RN license in state of residence required if RN
CPR Certification
We Offer
Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.
Salary Range: $100,705 to $151,055
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
Competitive Salaries
Mileage Reimbursement
Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Legalese
This is a safety-sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
We are proud to be an EEO employer
We maintain a drug-free workplace
ReqID: 2023-71714
Category: Clinical Management
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice
Type of Service: Hospice Only
Clear All
0 Hospice Director jobs found in Providence, RI area