Director Clinical Quality - Frontier Region

Gentiva Hospice•Vinings, GA

About The Position

This is a newly created position at Gentiva Hospice designed to support regional operations. The Director of Clinical Quality will provide leadership for the Frontier Region. The Director of Clinical Quality reports to the Vice President of Clinical Quality. The Director of Clinical Quality is responsible for direct involvement, chart reviews, IDG attendance and oversight of corrections needed. This role evaluates needs in the individual branch and establishes a plan to implement changes and overall improvement of documentation. This role helps develop a process of accountability to ensure improvement of overall quality. The Director of Clinical Quality will develop, when applicable, and direct the implementation of corrective action plans in branches as a result of unfavorable internal survey or external conditional survey outcomes.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge in the areas of documentation, and the interpretation and application of regulations and performance improvement standards required.
Must be knowledgeable of federal, state, and local regulations, as well as federal guidelines for hospice services. Knowledgeable in OSHA regulations.
Experience building and leading high-performing teams; mentoring team members
Confident presenter and persuasive speaker. Ability to communicate effectively; excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Strong follow up skills
Exercises professional judgement and demonstrates excellent problem resolution skills
Strong attention to details.
Extensive travel and frequent overnight travel
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Nursing
Minimum of 5-years experience in nursing, 3 in hospice and 2 of which have been in a management role for a certified agency preferred
Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance coverage
Unencumbered and active RN license in state of residence required if RN.
Computer skills to include solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel.
Experience using reporting tools and databases to review data in electronic systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools and methodologies preferred.
Experience working with Homecare-Homebase preferred

Responsibilities

Direct involvement
Chart reviews
IDG attendance
Oversight of corrections needed
Evaluate needs in the individual branch
Establish a plan to implement changes and overall improvement of documentation
Develop a process of accountability to ensure improvement of overall quality
Develop and direct the implementation of corrective action plans in branches as a result of unfavorable internal survey or external conditional survey outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career Advancement Opportunities
National & Local Recognition Programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)