Hospice Director jobs in Seattle, WA
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)
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Hospice Contract Medical Director
- Eden Health
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Kirkland, WA
FULL_TIME
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Eden Hospice is hiring a Contracted Medical Director who will provide overall management of medical care of Agency patients and make sure the provision of Hospice services reflects Eden’s philosophy and standards. The Medical Director works to establish relationships with the medical community in order to increase awareness and provide education about Hospice and Palliative Care.Why choose Eden? We’re interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement, both personally and professionally. We work hard to match you with a position that best fits YOUR skills and YOUR availability. In addition, Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company, 4 years in a row!Job Summary:
- Directs and coordinates medical care for the Agency.
- Participates in administrative decision making and establishes policies, procedures, and guidelines designed to provide adequate, comprehensive care.
- Communicates with patients’ attending physicians and other healthcare providers regarding the Agency’s policies, procedures, and standards.
- Develops and implements rules, regulations, and policies that govern the attending physicians that admit patients to the Agency, in conjunction with the administration.
- Monitors the clinical practice of the attending physicians; may intervene as needed on the patient’s behalf.
- Assists in developing procedures for the emergency treatment of patients. May assume care of the patient if the attending physician is not available or the patient does not have an attending physician.
- Assists with the development of policies and procedures for the admission, transfer, or discharge of patients to other facilities when necessary.
- Participates in patient comprehensive care planning.
- Participates in the development and implementation of educational programs for nursing and other healthcare professionals of the Agency.
- Provides clear, concise documentation in medical record as it relates to reimbursement guidelines and Agency policy and procedure.
- Reviews and evaluates incident reports and identifies hazards to health and safety to provide a safe and sanitary environment for patients. Makes relevant recommendations to Administration.
- Helps create environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
- Advocates on behalf of the patient to meet the patient’s medical and psychosocial needs.
- Develops, revises, and implements policies and procedures for patient care, infection prevention and control, performance improvement, and patient rights.
- Establishes performance improvement monitoring programs and standards to make sure the Agency maintains accreditation, licensing, and quality patient care.
- Monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of medical services as an integral part of the overall performance improvement program.
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
- Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and their families.
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge of hospice and palliative care.
- Demonstrates knowledge of current pain management protocols.
- Effectively and consistently communicates administrative directives to physicians and staff and encourages interactive meetings and discussions.
- Presents periodic reports reflecting the medical services of the Agency and such special reports as may be required by the Board.
- Develops educational classes for healthcare professionals and the community regarding hospice and palliative care.
- Acts as the Agency’s medical representative in the community.
- Provides direct patient medical care:
- Approves Patient Admittance
- Confirms Patient Diagnosis and Prognosis
- Recertifies Patients for Each Benefit Period
- Pain Management
- Symptom Management
- Palliative Care
- Inpatient Rounds
- Home Visits
- On Call
- Prescribes Medications and Other Regulated Medical Devices
Education/Experience Requirements:- Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathy.
- Currently licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment.
- Current Board Certification in specialty area. Board certified by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred.
- Drug Enforcement Administration Registration.
- Presentation of Certificate of Insurance.
- Experience in hospice and palliative care required.
- Administrative experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.
- Must be able to perform patient care as needed.
Eden Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- 16 Days Ago
Washington Licensed MD - Assistant Medical Director
- Assistant Medical Director - Dane Street, LLC
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Seattle, WA
OTHER
- A duly licensed doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathic medicine in the State of Washington responsible for clinical oversight of the independent medical examination services, including the creden...
- 11 Days Ago
Hospice Volunteer
- Affinity Hospice Management LLC
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Renton, WA
VOLUNTEER
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender id...
- 18 Days Ago
Hospice RN Float Full-Time
- Affinity Hospice Management LLC
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Tukwila, WA
FULL_TIME
- Job Title/Position: Hospice RN Float Reports To: Clinical Director JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: The Float Hospice RN is responsible for filling in for RN Case Managers, On-Call RNs, and Admission RNs expe...
- 20 Days Ago
Admissions Hospice Registered Nurse - 208BHR
- Envision Home Health & Hospice
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Seattle, WA
FULL_TIME
- Envision Healthcare at Home was established in 2005 by six healthcare professionals who wanted to make a difference in their community. We are currently seeking a few Full-time, Admissions – Hospice R...
- Just Posted
Hospice Registered Nurse RN Case Manager
- Affinity Hospice Management LLC
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Seattle, WA
FULL_TIME
- JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse bui...
- 16 Days Ago
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Associate Director/Director, Clinical Science
- Presage Biosciences, Inc.
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Seattle, WA
- Associate Director/Director, Clinical Science Our Company Presage Biosciences is an oncology company pioneering a new dr...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Development
- Carney Sandoe & Associates
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Seattle, WA
- Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, has been retained by the Seattle Country Day School and is c...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Development
- Carney, Sandoe & Associates
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Seattle, WA
- Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, has been retained by the Seattle Country Day School and is c...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Project Director
- IA Interior Architects
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Seattle, WA
- We are actively searching for a full-time Project Director in the Seattle studio. Our incredible team works diligently &...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Associate Director/Director, Clinical Science
- Presage Biosciences Inc.
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Seattle, WA
- Associate Director/Director, Clinical Science Our Company Presage Biosciences is an oncology company pioneering a new dr...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Development Director
- InvestigateWest
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Seattle, WA
- Development Director for Nonprofit Newsroom InvestigateWest, a 14-year-old nonprofit news organization, is seeking a ful...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Resident Care Director or Director of Nursing - RN
- Sunrise Senior Living
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Bellevue, WA
- Overview The Resident Care Director (RCD) serves as the nursing clinical leader for the community and is responsible to ...
- 4/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Program Director
- ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education
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Poulsbo, WA
- 🚩 Starting Rate: $90K +💸 ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a s...
- 4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Seattle, Washington
Seattle (/siˈætəl/ (listen) see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an estimated 730,000 residents as of 2018[update], Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. According to U.S. Census data released in 2018, the Seattle metropolitan area’s population stands at 3.87 million, and ranks as the 15th largest in the United States. In July 2013, it was the fastest-growing major city in the United States and remained in the Top 5 in May 2015 with an annual...
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Income Estimation for Hospice Director jobs
$130,576 to $181,965
Seattle, Washington area prices
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What does a Hospice Director do?
Hospice Director in Lorain, OH
Hospice administrators are given the hefty responsibility of making certain their hospice facility is meeting the needs of terminally ill patients in a manner that complies with local, state, regional, and national regulations.
February 21, 2020
Hospice Director in Richmond, VA
The responsibilities of each member of the hospice care services team are.
January 29, 2020
The hospice director is also responsible for planning or approving budgets, hiring, and may even take on a teaching role for staff needing further training.
December 16, 2019
Hospice Director in Providence, RI
The goal of hospice is providing a comfortable experience to patients in their last moments.
January 22, 2020