Multi-Site Hospice Branch Director / Administrator (RN)

Mission Healthcare•San Diego, CA

2h•$160,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Mission Healthcare is hiring a Multi-Site Hospice Branch Director / Administrator (RN) to oversee all operations for its San Diego and Orange County branches. The role directs hospice branch operations and ensures adequate, appropriate care and services in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies. It includes fiscal planning and operational management, staffing and staff development, performance improvement, communication, and oversight of professional services. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday on the day shift. The listed pay range is $160,000–$180,000, depending on experience. The administrator must hold an active Registered Nurse license and either a degree in health care administration or a related field, or a high school diploma with at least five years of management or supervisory experience in a health-related field, with a strong focus on leading a hospice branch. An active hospice certification through a recognized Hospice & Palliative Credentialing Center is required, or the employee must be willing to obtain certification and/or required training within 12 months of hire.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
A degree in health care administration or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma with at least five years of management or supervisory experience in a health-related field, with a strong focus on leading a hospice branch.
Good understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing Home Health agency operations.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional, administrative, and clinical personnel.
Ability to market aggressively and deal tactfully with the community.
Knowledge of corporate business management.
Good communication and public relations skills.
Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations, and CHAP standards.
Active hospice certification through a recognized Hospice & Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC), or willingness to obtain certification and/or required training within 12 months of hire.
Individuals against whom disciplinary action has been taken in the last seven years may be ineligible for employment.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and evaluate operations to ensure adequate and appropriate care and services.
Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Conduct fiscal planning, budgeting, and operational management within fiscal parameters.
Implement governing body directives and ensure appropriate service policies are developed and implemented.
Recruit, employ, and retain qualified personnel to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
Establish and maintain effective communication channels.
Ensure program personnel have current clinical information and knowledge of current practices.
Direct and monitor organizational performance improvement activities.
Ensure staff development, including orientation, in-service education, continuing education, and staff evaluation.
Ensure skilled nursing and other therapeutic services are supervised and directed by a physician or registered clinician.
Ensure appropriate staff supervision during all operating hours.
Ensure professional services are developed and qualified personnel are assigned.
Ensure the accuracy of public information materials and activities.
Appoint a similarly qualified alternate to be available during operating hours when the administrator is absent.
Inform the governing body, staff, and professional advisory group about current organizational, community, and industry trends.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan
Mileage reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
Disability, life, and AD&D insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week
Pet insurance for employees regularly scheduled 30 or more hours per week