Director of Nursing (DON) - Hospice House

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Bloomington, IN

About The Position

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE: The work we do every day makes a difference in the lives of our patients. Our team of skilled clinicians give our patients the greatest gift – the ability to spend enhanced quality time with their loved ones in their preferred environment. As the Director, Nursing Hospice, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our patients by assuming ultimate accountability and leadership for the assessment of the patient condition and plan of care. The Director of Nursing provides oversight for case management, clinical care and is responsible for coordination all clinical disciplines involved in providing quality, cost-effective and billable care through direct care and supervision of care under the direction of the physician. The DON provides direct supervision to field staff and internal clinical support functions to achieve clinical excellence outcomes, regulatory compliance, patient, and employee satisfaction, in a fiscally responsible manner. We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family. WHAT WE OFFER: We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates receive paid time off and may participate in the 401K if they choose. Historically the company has matched 401K contributions which helps build your nest egg even faster. Finally, our benefit program includes company paid life, disability insurance, and a robust Employee Assistance Program. HOW YOU'LL WORK: You’ll provide oversight of the coordination of all clinical disciplines involved in providing quality, cost-effective billable care under the direction of the physician. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Alternate Solutions Health Network collaborates with health systems in joint venture partnerships to create a post-acute care solution to deliver efficient centralized operations that is patient focused. Our company has been dedicated, since the very beginning, to transforming the quality of care for our team and our patients.

Requirements

This position requires a Registered Nurse in the state of employment
A minimum of three years of experience as a RN in hospice or related health programs
A minimum of one year of supervisory or administrative experience in hospice, or related health programs
Knowledge of guideline governing hospice agencies
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
Capable of all physical demands

Responsibilities

Directly supervise the clinical staff, all disciplines who provide direct patient care, and the internal clinical support teams regarding day-to-day patient activities, clinical issues and concerns.
Monitor patient trends and outcomes for the agency.
Interact with individuals (internal clinical teams, patient family member, physician, etc.) as applicable via phone, email and/or face to face concerning patient care.
Work with Clinical leaders to ensure patient and employee satisfaction and resolution of issues and concerns.
Assume accountability for policies/procedures, documentation, and clinical charting practices in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal/State guidelines.