Rn Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

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