Assistant Executive Director; Hospice

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- Assistant Executive Director

The
Assistant Executive Director
is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Oversees programs through delegation of assigned responsibilities to administrative and supervisory personnel according to their education, training, competencies and job descriptions.

• Oversees the development and implementation of administrative, clinical and personnel policies and procedures, including patient rights and the quality assurance program for patient care

• Monitors and ensures efficient functioning and coordination of all departments, organizational areas, and services.

• Ensures the development, maintenance and administration of up to date service policies and procedures which are revised on an annual basis and developed to accomplish identified outcomes.

• Ensures standards of ethical business and clinical practices are maintained.

• Ensures collaboration with agencies and vendors for effective management of services and ensures services provided by other agencies are authorized by Hospice.

• Oversees compliance with contracts for service and prepares timely proposals for renewal or termination to the President.

• Establishes and maintains liaison relationships, communication and integration with Hospice staff and services, and with patients and their families, and the community in accordance with the philosophy and objective of Hospice.

• Monitors operational progress toward accomplishing operational and strategic goals.

• Ensures adequate space, equipment and supplies are available.

• Monitors Hospice business operations to ensure financial stability.

• Develops annual budget for adoption by the Executive Management Group, and manages financial aspects of the Hospice.

• Establishes functions and qualifications for all personnel, and determines staffing needs and staffing patterns according to program requirements and with consideration for utilization of personnel at their maximum potential.

• Reviews with Regional ED the appointment to staff positions consistent with agency policy and ensures the provision of adequate staff orientation and staff education.

• Directs staff in performance of their duties, including admission, discharge, transfer revocation and provision of service to patients.

• Implements conflict and complaint management/resolution systems and procedures.

• Ensures that Hospice personnel stay current with clinical information and practices and that staff and organization stay current on local and national issues and trends.

• Ensures that staff development programs include orientation, in-service, continuing education, and competency testing and performance improvement initiatives.

• Ensures that the activities of volunteers are coordinated in compliance with the volunteer program policies, including that such volunteers may only perform patient care activities when adequately trained and supervised; and that volunteers must possess the necessary skills and qualifications to perform assigned duties.

• Evaluates Hospice services and personnel using measurable outcomes and objectives.

• Ensures that action is taken to correct problems identified by patient/family record reviews, fiscal audits or patient/family recommendations.

Ascend Hospice is part of the Ascend family of Healthcare Companies. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to inspiring people to live better lives through innovative health and wellness programs, products and services. We treat residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our patients, families and associates.

We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for our…