What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Administrator RN position at Heartland Hospice?
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
We are looking for an Area Administrator RN to join our team. This position will directly report to the Vice President of Operations or designee within a specific state/region and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of assigned Hospice program/site(s) and is appointed by the Governing body.
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
We are looking for an Area Administrator RN to join our team. This position will directly report to the Vice President of Operations or designee within a specific state/region and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of assigned Hospice program/site(s) and is appointed by the Governing body.
- Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates services of Hospice at assigned location(s).
- 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 and non-duplicative.
- Oversees the direction, supervision, and evaluation of hospice personnel and volunteers and the coordination of services of all team members of the multi-teamed site(s).
- Provides authoritative, professional, and administrative control of all multiple location sites
- Responsible for ongoing communication with the Governing Body and Interdisciplinary Group/Agency Staff
- Registered Nurse with minimum of associate degree in nursing; bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing preferred; master’s degree in business, nursing, or related field preferred
- Three to Five years healthcare sales/management experience preferred
- Minimum one year management/supervisory experience
- Two or more years’ experience in hospice/home care (if also functioning as the Clinical Nurse Supervisor for the provider)
- Meets all state-specific requirements for the Administrator role
- Three years’ experience in direct patient care in a clinical setting preferred
- Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment, if applicable
- CPR Certification
- 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
- 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
