Affinity Hospice Hiring for Hospice Executive Director–Little Rock, AR Full Time

Excellent Opportunity for EXCEPTIONAL RN Executive Directors with Affinity Hospice

We can think of 10,000 EXTRA reasons to work with Affinity Hospice! But let’s focus on the Top 7….

Affinity Hospice is a great organization, and it is filled with people who share a sincere commitment to providing exceptional care.

Affinity Hospice offers highly competitive compensation packages, with flexible scheduling options to fit the needs of our Team Members.

Affinity Hospice has an exceptionally strong benefits package, which also includes a 401K with a 50% match and PTO of 4 weeks in year 1. All prior hospice industry experience is grandfathered into Affinity’s benefits packages, thus providing even more value (additional PTO, for example).

Affinity Hospice is offering a COMPANY CAR and fuel card to those who qualify and request it. Others may elect to receive current business-related mileage reimbursement of currently $.53 per mile.

Affinity Hospice offers exceptional advancement, as well as travel opportunities for those that desire it.

Affinity Hospice offers extensive training and development opportunities, which includes a tuition re-imbursement program for qualified Team Members.

And Affinity Hospice is offering, as a Sign on Bonus, up to $10,000.00 in select locations, as well as an additional WEEK of PTO in the Team Members first year.

Clearly, we are serious about finding EXCEPTIONAL RN Executive Directors to join the Affinity Hospice Team! Are you serious about exploring an outstanding professional opportunity, which will position you to make a difference every day in the lives of patients and their family members? If you are, we welcome the opportunity to share more about our organization.

Who We Are:

We are Affinity Hospice. We are one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country for several reasons. We are passionate about exceptional patient and family care. We believe the care we provide truly matters. We are deeply committed to our team members. Our core Leadership Team has been working together for more than 20 years, and because of our unprecedented growth, we are actively looking for like-minded health care professional to join us. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized team.

We have professional opportunities available in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Arkansas. If you’re looking for a meaningful career path within a growing and dynamic organization, send your resume today. We encourage ALL Registered Nurse Leaders to contact us and explore what makes Affinity Hospice an employer of choice. In addition to a mission-driven work environment, we offer highly competitive compensation packages.

Depending on the position and location, we offer many perks and benefits— which are worth strong candidates taking the time to explore. Apply today!

Job Description Summary

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall direction of the hospice services. He/she is responsible for the employment of qualified hospice personnel; is responsible for the provision of hospice services, directly, and the delegation to and coordination of hospice personnel evaluations; is responsible for maintaining standards of care to comply with federal and state and ACHC regulations. The Executive Director/Administrator establishes, implements, and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality care and customer service.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

1. Participates in operational planning and budgeting.

2. Ensures that care is in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC, Federal and State guidelines.

3. Ensures standards of ethical business and clinical practice are maintained.

4. Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers and other customers. Assists team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided.

5. Monitors business operations to insure financial stability.

6. Oversees and participates in Administrator on-call rotation.

7. Monitors operational progress toward accomplishing operational and strategic goals.

8. Evaluates hospice services and personnel using measurable outcomes and objectives. Ensures compliance with the organization’s Performance Improvement program.

9. Ensures follow-up on any patient, employee, or customer complaints/concerns.

10. Establishes and maintains effective, open channels of communication. Fosters a no-blame culture that encourages ing of safety and quality of services issues.

11. Ensures adequate and appropriate staffing and staff supervision.

12. Participates in the hiring process and ensures performance of annual employee performance evaluations.

13. Ensures complete, appropriate and adequate staff development including orientation, in-service, continuing education, competency testing, and quality assessment performance improvement.

14. Conducts regular staff meetings and maintains minutes.

15. Ensures that interdisciplinary care is provided and that Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings are conducted timely and records are maintained.

16. Ensures updated policies, forms and job descriptions are reviewed with appropriate staff and utilized in the office.

17. Directs staff in performance of their duties including admission, discharge, transfer, revocation, and provision of service to patients.

18. Ensures services provided by other agencies are authorized by hospice.

19. Ensures that all invoices are reviewed, approved and forwarded to the Corporate Office timely.

20. Ensures appropriate data collection and regular, complete s are received by the Governing Body.

21. Ensuring adequate space, equipment and supplies are available.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

Must be a full time employee and reside within the geographic service area of the agency. Must have a minimum of two years of hospice/home health management experience. Must have a good working knowledge of hospice federal and state guidelines as well as Medicare and Medicaid hospice payor requirements. Registered Nurse strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Must have a demonstrated ability to supervise, direct, and motivate professional and administrative personnel. Must have the ability to deal tactfully with the community and have knowledge of corporate business management. Must be able to communicate an understanding of hospice care and the services provided to patient and family/caregivers through an interdisciplinary group. Maintains a current CPR certification. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications; skills per competency checklist. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload Independently. Works indoors in patients’ homes. May be required to work in undesirable areas. Possibility of strains due to moving patients.

Continuing Education Requirements: Organization personnel are expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by their immediate supervisor This position requires a minimum of 8 education hours. In addition, organization personnel are expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job related skills and abilities. All personnel must attend mandatory educational programs.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions: May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions. May be required to drive in various weather conditions on roads in varying degrees of repair.

Working Conditions: May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Travel required.

OSHA exposure category: Category I – Position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues.

Required Personnel Protective

Equipment: As required by working conditions.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and/or other management personnel.

The employee will participate and adhere to ALL guidelines contained in the company’s compliance program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,133.00 – $59,477.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pine Bluff, AR 71603: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: One location