Director of Palliative Care - RN

Posted on Sep 14, 2024 by Empatia
Buffalo Grove, IL
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Our Company:

Empatia is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.



Overview:

We’re looking for a Director of Palliative Care - RN to join our team.

You will report directly to the VP of Palliative Care. You will be responsible for the overall clinical and financial operations of the Palliative Care Program. 

Establish, implement, and evaluate goals and objectives for palliative care that meet and promote high standards of quality clinical care and sound financial success

Meet growth and development targets, both clinically and financially, at the branch level

Manage all expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with the Company’s budget

Responsible for the employment of qualified palliative care personnel and the provision of palliative care services and the delegation and coordination of branch personnel evaluations

Establish and maintain standards of high quality care and customer service in compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines

May provide skilled professional nursing care to patients as prescribed by the  MD/NP and in compliance with regulations by the State Board of Registered Nursing and company policies

Assesses callers’ symptoms and needs and advises in basic treatment. Provides education or support to patient’s/families/caregivers

Collaborates with Nurse Practitioner or Medical Director to address patient needs

About You:

Registered Nurse with Home Health, Hospice and/or Palliative Care Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field; or equivalent experience and knowledge in Health Care Operations required

Master’s degree in business or related field preferred

Minimum of 2 years health care administration/operations management required

Prior experience with budgetary responsibilities including budget development and monitoring required

Understanding of Medicare/Medicaid and Commercial insurance billing and reimbursement

We Offer:

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO

Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program

Competitive Salaries

Mileage Reimbursement

Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Legalese:

This is a safety-sensitive position

Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements

We are proud to be an EEO employer

We maintain a drug-free workplace

Location:

Empatia

Reference: 199222618

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Director of Palliative Care - RN

Posted on Sep 14, 2024 by Empatia

Buffalo Grove, IL
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Our Company:

Empatia is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.



Overview:

We’re looking for a Director of Palliative Care - RN to join our team.

You will report directly to the VP of Palliative Care. You will be responsible for the overall clinical and financial operations of the Palliative Care Program. 

Establish, implement, and evaluate goals and objectives for palliative care that meet and promote high standards of quality clinical care and sound financial success

Meet growth and development targets, both clinically and financially, at the branch level

Manage all expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with the Company’s budget

Responsible for the employment of qualified palliative care personnel and the provision of palliative care services and the delegation and coordination of branch personnel evaluations

Establish and maintain standards of high quality care and customer service in compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines

May provide skilled professional nursing care to patients as prescribed by the  MD/NP and in compliance with regulations by the State Board of Registered Nursing and company policies

Assesses callers’ symptoms and needs and advises in basic treatment. Provides education or support to patient’s/families/caregivers

Collaborates with Nurse Practitioner or Medical Director to address patient needs

About You:

Registered Nurse with Home Health, Hospice and/or Palliative Care Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field; or equivalent experience and knowledge in Health Care Operations required

Master’s degree in business or related field preferred

Minimum of 2 years health care administration/operations management required

Prior experience with budgetary responsibilities including budget development and monitoring required

Understanding of Medicare/Medicaid and Commercial insurance billing and reimbursement

We Offer:

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO

Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program

Competitive Salaries

Mileage Reimbursement

Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Legalese:

This is a safety-sensitive position

Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements

We are proud to be an EEO employer

We maintain a drug-free workplace

Location:

Empatia

Reference: 199222618

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