Area Manager (Registered Nurse

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full time management hot springs, ar, us

5 days ago requisition

full-and part-time employee benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurance

company paid life insurance policy up to $15,000

fsa and fsa dependent care

supplemental insurance such as short-term disability, long-term disability, etc.

401(k) retirement plan with company match

paid time off (pto) program to total up to 208 hours a year

tuition and certification reimbursement for qualified employees

employee assistance program (eap).

free parking at all locations.

mileage reimbursement for company travel.

compensation

arkansas hospice offers competitive wages and bases our pay rates off each candidate’s years of experience. The rates that are listed on the indeed website are not ours and are not accurate.

position summary

the area manager
in collaboration with the chief clinical officer/program director is responsible for the overall administration of home-care services, delegating responsibility as appropriate to the patient care coordinators. The area manager assurescompliance with federal and state laws, regulations for licensure and standards of accreditation agencies. He/she is accountable for the quality of the delivery of care to patients and their families.

qualifications

education: graduation from an accredited school of nursing, social work, seminary, theology, or business; bsn or msw preferred.

licensure: current licensure as a registered nurse or lmsw/lcsw
* in arkansas preferred.

experience: minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience in a hospice, home health agency or related program

additional requirements: valid arkansas driver’s license, personal automobile, car insurance.

* note: a social worker, chaplain, or other health care professional will only be considered in offices where there is a patient care coordinator who provides direct supervision of the nursing care.

primary responsibilities

• coordinates all home-care services.
• oversees the day-to-day operation of the area office.
• oversees clinical supervision of all personnel (rns, lpns, cnas, chaplains, and social workers.
• supports and maintains an effective clinical organizational structure.
• maintains knowledge of all hospice services.
• organizes and coordinates activities of staff to meet company objectives.
• oversees delivery of care for patients at home and nursing homes in accordance with agency standards, policies, and procedures. Assures that services provided are in compliance with state health department/federal government standards and regulations for licensure and hospice certification.
• assists in implementing and developing of department policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines to fulfill the hospice program’s patient care objectives.
• evaluates staffing requirements; recruits, selects, hires, and participates in the assignment, orientation, career development, and performance evaluations of all homebase staff.
• establishes a system of on-going evaluation of the quality of care and services provided to patients, families, and referral sources.
• participates in program development and overall agency planning. Informs staff of plans, problems, and progress.
• plans and implements specific clinical and administrative projects, coordinating them with overall agency plan.
• provides input on budgetary needs for clinical personnel and day-to-day activities related to hospice care.
• participates in clinical committees.
• participates in community programs for the purpose of providing education and information about hospice in general and arkansas hospice
• keeps abreast of community developments and resources to facilitate adequate patient referrals.
• ensures that chaplains and social workers receive discipline specific orientation, training, professional guidance, and continuing education.
• working with the computer information system manager, assures effective, efficient, and secure use of clinical records and electronic communications.
• participates in the organizational performance improvement program.
• attends…