RN Assistant Director of Nursing

RN Assistant Director of Nursing

$75,000 - $81,000 Yearly Depending on Experience

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director Of Nursing/Patient Care Manager with coordinating all aspects of patient/family care and support and facilitates communication and interaction among personnel providing services to terminally ill patients.

Position: RN Assistant Director of Nursing

Pay: $75,000 - $81,000 Yearly Depending on Experience

• Assist with coordination of the patient care aspects of the Hospice Program and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Ensure the referral/admission process is completed within Caris Health Care’s customer service standards.
• Assist with assignment of patient care staff and monitor scheduling.
• Supervise periodic reviews of patient medical records, employee visits, and daily activity reports to assure conformance with agency standards, licensure requirements, and professional community health nursing standards; check documentation for accuracy and consistency with payor requirements and company policy.
• Arrange hospice and supportive services.
• Recruit, hire, and direct the training of field staff.
• Ensure compliance with Caris safety and disaster plans.
• Ensure employees are trained on occupational exposure.
• Handle staff, physicians, patient, and inter‑departmental complaints and problems, providing accurate and timely follow‑up, and document per company policy.

• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of operation.
• One (1) year experience in patient care skills in hospice or palliative care, oncology or home health preferred.
• Working knowledge of hospice program objectives, framework, organization, and function as well as program offerings by payors including Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurance.
• Basic computer knowledge/skill.

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Eligibility
• Eligible for benefits within 60 days
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health spending account
• Paid Time Off/Holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities

If you see yourself a good fit and want to join our team apply today! Caris Health Care is an affiliate of NHC. EOE