Hospice Director

VNA•Apple Valley, CA

15h

About The Position

VNAcare is seeking a Hospice Director for its Apple Valley location. This is a full-time, exempt position overseeing hospice services. The Director supports the agency’s mission, vision, and values; implements strategic initiatives; maintains regulatory and accreditation compliance; coordinates with hospice physicians; supports program growth and community relationships; contributes to quality improvement and policy development; and manages budgeting and hospice-related expenses. The role involves collaboration with staff, leaders, peers, and other departments. Salary is $110,000–$145,000 annually.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of California.
Three to five years of successful management experience in hospice care.

Nice To Haves

A baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing or another health-related field.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate support for and fulfill the agency’s mission, vision, and values.
Implement and monitor agency initiatives to achieve strategic goals.
Communicate, collaborate, and coordinate professionally with peers, leaders, and staff, sharing information with other departments in a timely manner.
Promote effective communication, collaboration, cooperation, and conflict resolution to support a healthy work environment.
Maintain compliance with Medicare regulations, accreditation standards, state and federal regulations, and payer requirements; guide managers and supervisors and hold them accountable for compliance strategies.
Maintain current knowledge of hospice regulations and develop and implement educational programs to inform and train staff.
Inform executive management about the operational impact of regulatory changes and develop systems and processes to comply with them.
Coordinate with the Medical Director and hospice physicians to meet patient needs and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Business Development to grow the hospice program while adhering to admission eligibility criteria.
Build effective relationships with referral sources and participate in community outreach.
Participate in the agency-wide QAPI program and performance improvement projects.
Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
Participate in annual budget development, work with direct reports on growth projections and budget needs, provide data to the CFO and President/CEO, and manage to the finalized budget.
Review, authorize, and process hospice-related expenses, including pharmacy, DME, and transportation.
Understand and follow the chain of command and appropriate communication channels.