What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Executive Director-RN (Hospice) position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring for a Mobile Executive Director - RN, with Hospice experience with required travel in the following states: LA, MS, AL, FL, GA and SC
At the LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As a leader, you can expect:
- leadership and engagement with diverse teams across the operation
- opportunities to create strategies that drive best-in-class care for patients & families.
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- career and leadership development
If you love nursing and have an interest in healthcare operations, this is a great opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
The Executive Director (Registered Nurse, RN) in Hospice supervises all aspects of patient care, all activities of professional staff and allied health personnel, regulatory requirements compliance, financial performance, and quality assurance performance improvement activities for agency. The Executive Director or alternate will be available on-site during business hours and additionally, if needed.
- Travel to needed Hospice facilities to promote growth and assist as needed within the following states: LA, MS, AL, FL, GA and SC
- Responsible for compliance with all regulations, laws, policies, and procedures applicable to hospice and Medicare/ Medicaid issues when applicable daily.
- Immediately available (or has Alternate Designee) to be on-site during business hours or immediately available by telephone when off-site conducting agency business, available after hours as needed.
- Directs the daily operations of the agency and acts as the Care Management Process driver. The Executive Director or designee RN, such as a Patient Care Manager, will receive daily reports on patients from staff. This process also includes review of patient care paperwork, referral information, recertification processes, discharge information, and event reporting, etc. daily.
- Reviews monthly financial results relative to all aspects of the operation to assure that quality patient care is delivered in the most cost-effective manner.
Education and Experience
Experience Requirements
- At least three years of documented experience in discipline with at least one year of full time experience in a hospice, home health, or oncology setting.
- The Area ED of Operations will not hold any simultaneous/concurrent employment by any other licensed health care/hospice agency (excluding Arkansas and West Virginia).
License Requirements
- Licensed Physician, Registered Nurse, or Social Worker currently licensed to practice in the state of employment or a college graduate with a Bachelor's degree (Education and licensure must comply with state regulations).
Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
