Hospice Branch Director Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Job Description:

• What Can Traditions Health Offer?

• PHENOMENAL PTO

• -StartingDay 1!!!
• Competitive Salary
• Supportive Leadership
• Career Growthopportunities
• Training Environment
• Work/Life Balance
• RelocationAssistance Available!
• Traditions Health is seeking a new BranchDirector to join our growing Hospice Team in Decatur!

About Us:

Since 2008, Traditions Health has been a leader in high-qualityhome health, hospice, and palliative care. We have grown from asingle location to more than 130 locations across 18 states,allowing us to broaden our service area and reach more patientsneeding compassionate quality health care in the home. We measureour success by the superior quality of care we provide and thesatisfaction of our patients and families. Our goal is to helppatients have the best quality of life possible surrounded by thepeople they love. Our healthcare professionals are there whenpatients need us, providing the care they need in the place theywant to be

• home.

The Branch Director is responsible for managingday-to-day operations of the branch. This position is responsiblefor ensuring operational efficiencies, quality of patient care,regulatory compliance, supporting business development and patientgrowth, achievement of Key performance indicators (KPIs) and peoplemanagement and development. This position requires knowledge ofHome Health and/or Hospice practices and procedures in accordancewith state/federal regulations.

• Job Qualifications:

• Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or BaccalaureateSchool of Nursing

• License/Certification:

• Current Driver’sLicense
• Current Registered Nursing License
• Reliabletransportation and valid auto liability insurance

• Experience:

• 2or more years of management experience; HH or Hospice preferred
• Supervisory experience in healthcare or a hospice setting ispreferred
• Must meet all state specific requirements to operate asa hospice program leader

• Knowledge and Skills:

• Nursing skills asdefined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Must beorganized, detail-oriented, and possess effective communicationskills.
• Demonstrates emphasis on improving the quality of staff,systems, and environment
• Obtains an understanding of federal andstate regulations
• Possess knowledge of patient care within HomeHealth or Hospice

• Essential Functions:

• Completes assignedworkflow tasks within target completion timeframes. Completesassigned workflow tasks within target completion timeframes.
• Ensures all back-office staff complete assigned workflow taskswithin the target completion timeframes.
• Assist theAdministration with Survey process, preparation, and action plans
• Conducts daily stand-up calls in accordance with SOP/Policy andProcedure.
• Reviews SHP reports and dashboards in accordance withcompany policy. Acts on alerts and outliers.
• Leads IDG/CaseConference in accordance with SOP/Policy and Regulatory guidance.
• Completes Payroll tasks per company process. Monitors outliers andovertime.
• Completes Billing tasks per company process.
• Recruitsand retains quality talent for the organization.
• Perform timelyand accurate performance reviews for all agency staff.
• With thesupport of the Administrator, counsel’s personnel based upon meritand performance, institutes performance improvement plans whennecessary.
• In collaboration with the Administrator determinessalary merit increases and bonuses for agency staff.
• Ensurescompliance with Infection Prevention, Emergency Preparedness andGrievance policies.
• Reviews Invoices at the direction of theAdministrator.
• Coordinates schedules and staffing daily to ensurepatient care needs are met.
• Works with Medical Director andcommunity Physicians to coordinate patient care.
• Schedules andattends Quarterly QAPI meetings. Ensures action items are reportedto the Governing Body.
• Coordinates with the Volunteer Coordinatorto ensure volunteer program is in compliance.
• Coordinates withthe Bereavement Coordinator to ensure compliance in the BereavementProgram
• Monitors branch performance in HCHB Analytics as directedby Administrator.
• Ensures renewable requirements are met timely
• Coordinates with Administrator to ensure staff performanceappraisals are completed timely.
• Coordinates with Administratorto ensure staff disciplinary actions are completed timely.
• Prepares the agency QAPI review in partnership with regionaleducators, the Administrator and other QAPI committee members.
• Schedules the QAPI review, leads the QAPI meeting with committeemembers and ensures the completion and implementation ofPerformance Improvement Plans.
• Prepares that Annual AgencyEvaluation in partnership with regional educators, andAdministrator.
• Participates in Branch Key Performance Indicatormonitoring and as indicated actions in coordination with branchAdministrator.
• Ensures staff educational requirements are met fornew staff, as indicated by performance and annually.
• Reviewsreferrals for eligibility, ensures a timely initiation of care.
• Reviews Admission packages, consent forms and indicated in workflowtasks.
• Conducts staff meetings in coordination withAdministrator. Communicates policy and procedure, protocol,regulatory and company updates/changes.
• Responds to email timely
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type:

Full-timePay:

$98,000.00

• $123,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Healthinsurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Hospice & PalliativeMedicineSchedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

Management:

3 years(Required)

Hospice or Home Health:

1 year (Preferred)Ability to

Relocate:

• Decatur, IL 62526: Relocate before starting work(Required)

Work Location:

In person