What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Administrator position at COH Holdings?
HOSPICE ADMINISTRATOR
The Administrator is responsible for the overall direction and compliance of the hospice services. They ensure the employment of qualified personnel and are responsible for the provision of hospice services, hospice personnel evaluations and for ensuring that standards of care comply with federal, state and professional guidelines. They also ensure that the provision of services is consistent with the agency’s mission, vision and philosophy.
Position Responsibilities
- In conjunction with the Director of Nursing, responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the hospice program.
- Implementing governing body directives and organizational policies and procedures. This includes Ensuring the development, implementation and enforcement of agency policies and procedures.
- Complying with applicable laws and regulations.
- Recruiting, employing, and retaining qualified personnel to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
- Directing and participating in the QAPI program.
- Managing operations in accordance with established fiscal parameters.
- Ensuring organizational compliance with legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Monitoring business operations to ensure financial stability.
- Conflict and complaint management/resolution.
- Staff development including orientation, in-service, continuing education, competency testing and performance improvement.
- Ensuring that interdisciplinary care is provided
- Ensuring coordination with other organization areas and senior management, as appropriate, according to the structure and services.
- Ensuring that appropriate service policies and procedures are developed and implemented
- Monitoring operational progress toward accomplishing operational and strategic goals.
- Ensuring standards of ethical business and clinical practice are maintained.
- Serves as Privacy Officer and Compliance Officer for the agency.
- Establishing and maintaining liaison relationships, communication, and integration with facility staff and services and with patients and their families, in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the facility.
Qualifications
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years of health-related experience, knowledge and the ability to effectively administer the Hospice Service which shall include at least one year of supervisory/administrative experience.
- Has knowledge of applicable local, state and federal laws.
- Has experience, business acumen, and professional relationships specific to the stated mission of the organization.
- Ability to demonstrate self-confidence and positive attitude toward self and others and maintains commitment and enthusiasm to goal achievement.
- Ability to develop and implement improved methods of operation.
- Ability to supervise objectively without personal bias towards individuals.
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