Hospice Administrator - CommuniCare Health Services : Job Details

Hospice Administrator

Dignity Hospice, a division of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is looking for a Hospice Administrator. Come lead a Hospice care team that prides itself in providing hospice care services across Ohio. The Hospice Administrator position is based out of our new Indianapolis, location.

PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT

The Hospice Administrator is responsible for the implementation, coordination, and supervision of all aspects of the delivery of patient/family services consistent with Hospice. The role carries responsibility for the supervision of direct patient care services and for the interdisciplinary team component of the Hospice program.

QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION

• Proven track record as a previous Hospice Administrator.
• Preferred experience of three years in or in a community health service or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of terminal care with specific expertise in crisis intervention, family counseling, pain and symptom control, and bedside nursing.
• Demonstrated skill in administrative performance including excellent verbal/written communication skills, knowledge of documentation requirements, and service coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to execute a supportive and sensitive approach to staff and patient/family needs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises the planning, coordination, and delivery of patient/family care.
• Interviews, assesses, and evaluates potential patient/family or delegates responsibility to appropriate staff.
• Employs qualified personnel and provides for adequate staff education. Ensures adequacy of all staff.
• Assign each patient/family to appropriate staff member(s), or delegate responsibility to appropriate staff.
• Conducts regular interdisciplinary team meetings for the development, review, and revision of the patient/family plan of care, including exchange of information, review of problems or unique issues from caseloads, and sharing of professional support.
• Implements and monitors compliance with agency policy and procedures.
• Conducts staff meetings for information and staff support as needed.
• Conducts visits to patients/families as necessary per patient/family needs, staff needs, or for staff supervision.
• Supervises the maintenance of medical records by assuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance per agency policy and/or licensing regulations.
• Provides verbal and written performance evaluations for assigned interdisciplinary team members.
• Promotes the utilization of resources for the benefit of team members, patients, and families consistent with agency policy and procedure.
• Identifies the need for staff education and assists in the development of in-service programs for interdisciplinary teams.
• Assists in planning, delivery, and evaluation of volunteers, students, bereavement, and educational/training programs.

Manages the following:

• Agency's annual budget, marketing, and expansion of services.
• Preparation of the agency for State licensure.
• Preparation of the agency for Medicare certification.
• Serves as liaison among the governing board and professional advisory board as needed.
• Monitors the fiscal condition of the agency.
• Investigate and resolve all complaints.
• Interprets policies and procedures.
• Participates in staff selection and oversees the orientation of new personnel.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.