Hospice Executive Director

Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, 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.

Executive Director - RN Job Description

As an Executive Director - RN, you will report directly to our Assistant Vice President of Operations. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day operations of your assigned hospice location.

The Executive Director oversees the coordination of admission of patients to Hospice Services in a smooth, systematic process, as well as arranging for ancillary services so that they are complimentary.

In addition, the Executive Director will oversee the direction, supervision and evaluation of hospice personnel and volunteers and the coordination of services of all team members of the multi-disciplinary site and is responsible for ongoing communication with leadership.

Demonstrates a commitment to excellence through focusing on quality care and/or service.

Additionally, the Executive Director will incorporate continuous quality improvement principles in day-to-day activities.

Promotes and monitors compliance with requirements and standards established by accrediting or licensing agencies, regulatory agencies and state or federal law relevant to areas of responsibility.

Recommends and implements policies and procedures.

Promotes positive communications and keeps employees informed of changes by ensuring meetings with appropriate staff are conducted and documented.

Promotes/provides for core orientation, at the direction of the Administrator, plus location and job specific orientation, in-service training and continuing education for employees, volunteers and contract personnel.

Responsible for the selection, supervision, and evaluation of interdisciplinary team members.

Manages teams to goals and standards for performance; Manages Office Operations effectively.

Monitors and supervises quality of patients' care of assigned location(s). Processes emergency calls and requests for assistance.

Works with physicians, patients, families, staff and others regarding problems, needs and concerns.

Responsible for supervision and evaluation of family satisfaction surveys in collaboration with the Administrator.

Manages financial resources prudently and effectively.

Completes financial reviews in collaboration with the Administrator.

Prepares, monitors, and reviews monthly bills, supply costs, expense requests, mileage reimbursement, payroll and other expenses.

Registered Nurse with minimum of Associate's Degree in Nursing required.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.

Master's degree in business, nursing or related field preferred.

Two or more years' experience in hospice/home care required (if also functioning as the Clinical Nursing Supervisor for the office location).

Experience could also be as Clinical Director, Hospice Director, Director of Nursing (DON), RN Administrator, Executive Director.

Three years' experience in direct patient care in a clinical setting preferred.

Three to five years healthcare sales/management experience preferred.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration:

Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment, if applicable.

Equipment/Tools/Work-Aids:

Must be able to effectively operate computer, facsimile equipment, copier and cell phone.

Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO

Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Professional Growth and Development Opportunities