Director of Patient Care - Hospice

Exciting role of RN Executive Director or DPCS
Tacoma WA. 98405

In this position you will perform continuous quality assessment and performance improvements. Lead strategic initiatives towards strengthening efforts in carrying out the Hospice Care mission and assuring long-term growth and sustainability.
Our Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit  or follow us on Linked In.
Our Culture
Our culture is cultivated using the following values:

• Integrity:We are honest and professional.
• Trust:We count on each other.
• Excellence:We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.
• Accountability:We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
• Mutual Respect:We treat others the way we want to be treated.

On an Average Day You Will:
(includes but not limited to)

• Perform tasks associated with operational planning and budgeting
• Ensure organizational compliance with legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Monitor business operations to insure financial stability
• Evaluate hospice services and personnel using measurable outcomes and objectives
• Establish and maintain effective channels of communication including integration or technology, as applicable
• Ensure hospice personnel stay current with clinical information and practices
• Ensure adequate and appropriate staffing
• Provide staff development including orientation, in-service, continuing education, competency testing and quality assessment performance improvement
• Ensure that interdisciplinary care is provided
• Ensure supportive services are available to personnel
• Ensure coordination with other departments, services and senior management, as appropriate
• Ensure staff and organization stay current on local/national hospice issues and trends
• Ensure that appropriate service policies and procedures are developed and implemented to accomplish identified outcomes
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• RN license
• Health Care management experience preferred
  • Must have three (3) years of experience in healthcare management, five (5) years preferred
• Ability to communicate and facilitate training via phone, Web Ex, or in-person
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and EMR systems.
• Must demonstrate an ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel
  • Must possess an ability to deal tactfully with the community
  • Must possess a knowledge of corporate business management
  • Must understand hospice care and the services provided to patient and family/caregiver through an interdisciplinary group
  • Must possess an intimate knowledge of Medicare Hospice Certification
• Must be able to travel and work flexible hours
• Must be willing to travel to hospice locations as assigned and be flexible with working hours

We Got the Perks:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
• HSA & 401(k) available
• Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
• Advanced training programs
• Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry

Salary: $135K- $150K

Equal Opportunity Employer
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