What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Director Clinical Operations position at Gentiva?
Our Company
Heartland 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. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.
Overview
This is a travel role. Candidate must live in New Mexico or Midland, TX / Lubbock, TX area.
We are looking for an Area Director Clinical Operations to join our team. This position will directly report to the Regional VP of Clinical Operations. This position will assume responsibility of clinical services and assures compliance with federal and state regulations as they apply to the provision of home visits to patients.
Directs and coordinates all direct and indirect patient services
Monitor agency level adherence to policies and procedures
Develop and implement annual education requirements for all clinical staff
Coordinate patient records and quality assurance activities
Coordinates with the appropriate corporate staff, Medical Director, Clinical Manager, and Executive Director and Administrators on a regular basis.
Develops and expands revenue performance
Shares responsibility for the supervision of day-to-day operation of the agency
About You
Registered BSN preferred
Unencumbered RN license in the state of residence
5 years clinical experience; minimum 3 years of experience in hospice
2 years previous managerial experience
Strong knowledge in the area of hospice operations
Knowledge and skill of professional nursing theory and practice
Strong leadership skills
Familiarity with state and federal guidelines and regulations
Able to travel throughout the assigned area routinely, approximately 75%.
We Offer
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 : 2025-119167
Category : Corporate Management
Position Type : Full-Time
Company : Heartland Hospice
Type of Service : All Divisions
