staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Hospice - $74K per year - LHC Group

LHC Group is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Director Hospice for a nursing job in Mesa, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Hospice
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience.

Summary

We are hiring for a RN - Executive Director - RN, with Hospice experience. 

At Casa de la Luz Hospice East Valley, in Mesa, AZ, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.  ​ 

​As a leader, you can expect: 

• leadership and engagement with diverse teams across the operation  

• opportunities to create strategies that drive best-in-class care for patients & families 

• flexibility for true work-life balance  

• career and leadership development 

​If you love nursing and have an interest in healthcare operations, this is a great opportunity for you.  

Responsibilities

The Executive Director (Registered Nurse, RN) in Hospice supervises all aspects of patient care, all activities of professional staff and allied health personnel, regulatory requirements compliance, financial performance, and quality assurance performance improvement activities for agency. The Executive Director or alternate will be available on-site during business hours and additionally, if needed.

• Responsible for compliance with all regulations, laws, policies, and procedures applicable to hospice and Medicare/ Medicaid issues when applicable daily.

• Immediately available (or has Alternate Designee) to be on-site during business hours or immediately available by telephone when off-site conducting agency business, available after hours as needed.

• Directs the daily operations of the agency and acts as the Care Management Process driver. The Executive Director or designee RN, such as a Patient Care Manager, will receive daily reports on patients from staff. This process also includes review of patient care paperwork, referral information, recertification processes, discharge information, and event reporting, etc. daily.

• Reviews monthly financial results relative to all aspects of the operation to assure that quality patient care is delivered in the most cost-effective manner.

• Participates in the QAPI planning and processes, reporting, and improvement action plans as indicated. This includes chart audits, patient satisfaction, financials, contracts, patient/family complaints, etc. and appropriate follow-up. 

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Must be a licensed registered nurse. Hospice experience preferred.
• Three (3) years of health care leadership preferred.
• Current CPR certification required for Executive Directors who may provide services to patients in the field.
• Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Additional State Requirements

• No additional state specific requirements

Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
East Valley Hospice a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

LHC Group Job ID #2024024187. Posted job title: Rn - Executive Director - Hospice

About LHC Group

LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Continuing Education
• Employee assistance programs