Vice President of Hospice Services

Lifecare Home Health Family•Irving, TX

About The Position

Life Care Home Health Family is seeking a Vice President of Hospice Services to join our growing team! General Summary: Under the direction of the CEO, this position is responsible for ensuring State and Federal regulatory compliance in agency and branch policies and practices. This position provides education and tools to ensure the provision of safe and effective patient care. Clinical Oversight: Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compassionate hospice care to patients and their families, aligning with clinical best practices and regulatory compliance. Monitoring patient care plans, quality metrics, and clinical outcomes. Overseeing the clinical staff, including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and aides, ensuring proper training and competency. Operational Management: Managing day-to-day hospice operations, including staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation Developing and implementing operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness Overseeing budget management, financial reporting, and cost control within the hospice program Business Development: Identifying and developing new business opportunities to expand hospice services within the community Building relationships with referral sources, including healthcare providers, hospitals, and community organizations Leading marketing and outreach initiatives to promote hospice services Compliance and Regulatory Affairs: Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding hospice care Monitoring regulatory changes and implementing necessary updates to policies and procedures Overseeing quality assurance activities to maintain high standards of care Leadership and Team Development: Providing leadership and mentorship to the hospice team, fostering a positive work environment Evaluating staff performance and identifying training needs

Requirements

Extensive experience in hospice care, including clinical leadership roles
Proven track record of successful operational management and business development in a healthcare setting
Deep understanding of hospice regulations and compliance requirements
Excellent leadership and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred. Master's degree in nursing (MSN), healthcare administration, or a related field
Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

Ensuring State and Federal regulatory compliance in agency and branch policies and practices.
Providing education and tools to ensure the provision of safe and effective patient care.
Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compassionate hospice care to patients and their families, aligning with clinical best practices and regulatory compliance.
Monitoring patient care plans, quality metrics, and clinical outcomes.
Overseeing the clinical staff, including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and aides, ensuring proper training and competency.
Managing day-to-day hospice operations, including staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation
Developing and implementing operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
Overseeing budget management, financial reporting, and cost control within the hospice program
Identifying and developing new business opportunities to expand hospice services within the community
Building relationships with referral sources, including healthcare providers, hospitals, and community organizations
Leading marketing and outreach initiatives to promote hospice services
Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding hospice care
Monitoring regulatory changes and implementing necessary updates to policies and procedures
Overseeing quality assurance activities to maintain high standards of care
Providing leadership and mentorship to the hospice team, fostering a positive work environment
Evaluating staff performance and identifying training needs