Executive Director

Heart N Soul Hospice•Nashville, TN

13h

About The Position

Executive Director What You Must Have: Be a licensed physician, RN, licensed social worker, licensed therapist, or licensed nursing home administrator with at least year of management or supervisor experience in a health-related setting, and an additional year of experience in a health related setting, such as stated under Experience; or have at least a high school diploma or a general equivalency degree with at least two years of management or supervisory experience in a health related setting, such as a home and community support services agency, hospital, nursing facility, hospice, outpatient rehabilitation center, psychiatric facility, intermediate care facility for persons with mental retardation or related conditions, or a licensed health care delivery setting providing services for individuals with functional disabilities. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge in hospice or healthcare operations and sales management At least 3 years of progressive experience managing operations in healthcare, hospice preferred Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct management personnel Understanding of business processes and systems that support the healthcare industry Experience in changing organizational processes to implement standard methods and practices Must have an outstanding interpersonal, communication and presentation skills along with a strong executive presence Knowledge of business management and a working knowledge of the Medicare Hospice Benefit preferred Experience with EMR/Customer Relationship software is a plus Current State Driver's License, reliable transportation and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance

Requirements

Be a licensed physician, RN, licensed social worker, licensed therapist, or licensed nursing home administrator with at least year of management or supervisor experience in a health-related setting, and an additional year of experience in a health related setting, such as stated under Experience; or have at least a high school diploma or a general equivalency degree with at least two years of management or supervisory experience in a health related setting, such as a home and community support services agency, hospital, nursing facility, hospice, outpatient rehabilitation center, psychiatric facility, intermediate care facility for persons with mental retardation or related conditions, or a licensed health care delivery setting providing services for individuals with functional disabilities.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge in hospice or healthcare operations and sales management
At least 3 years of progressive experience managing operations in healthcare, hospice preferred
Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct management personnel
Understanding of business processes and systems that support the healthcare industry
Experience in changing organizational processes to implement standard methods and practices
Must have an outstanding interpersonal, communication and presentation skills along with a strong executive presence
Knowledge of business management and a working knowledge of the Medicare Hospice Benefit preferred
Current State Driver's License, reliable transportation and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance

Nice To Haves

Experience with EMR/Customer Relationship software is a plus

Responsibilities

Organize and direct Agency's ongoing functions, including operational and organizational planning, budgeting and monitoring progress toward operational and strategic goals
Ensure interdisciplinary care is provided while ethical business and clinical practice are maintained
Direct staff in performance of duties including admission, discharge, transfer, revocation and provision of services to patients
Employ qualified personnel and ensure adequate staff education and evaluation, including orientation, in-service, continuing education, competency testing and performance improvement.
Ensure appropriate staff supervision during all service hours and ensure support services are available to staff
Maintain knowledge of service systems in the community served by the agency and ensuring services provided are approved by the hospice
Ensure Agency operates in compliance with federal and state law
Manage conflict and complaint resolution
Implement and monitor effective budgeting and accounting system that promotes the health and safety of the agency's patients and monitors business operations to ensure financial stability
Evaluate program, services and personnel
Performance of other duties as required
Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures