Alternate Director of Nursing

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In the absence of the Director of Nursing, an alternate will be delegated.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 
• Must be currently licensed (in good standing) in the state where the Hospice Program is located. 
• Experience in a hospice or related health care organization. 
• Knowledge of business management, federal and state regulations. 
• Speaks, writes, reads, and comprehends English. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• Maintains full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the branch office in the absence of the Director of Nursing. 
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations as appropriate. 
• Promotes hospice referrals in the community. 
• Supervise the planning, coordination, and safe delivery of patient/family care. 
• Assigns each patient/family to appropriate staff members. 
• Plan and/or conduct IDG conferences. Present cases as indicated and participate in the discussion, planning, re-evaluation, and updating patient Plan of Care. 
• Conducts supervisory visits with patients and staff as appropriate. 
• Audits medical records, checking for accuracy, documentation, and appropriate patient care. 
• Evaluate the performance of the staff. 
• Monitors continuous case situations to assure that at least the nursing staff provides 51% of hands-on patient care. 
• Participates in community programs as requested, to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care. 
• Provides the community with accurate information. 
• Initiates emergency procedures when necessary. 
• Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel to facilitate continuity of care. 
• Accepts accountability for own practice. 
• Maintains competency by participating in in-services and continuing education programs. 
• Documents all patient-related activities in a timely manner. 
• Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned. 
• Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional Standards of Nursing Practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association. 
• Assesses patient’s condition and family needs through the collection of health data and the recognition of psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may influence the patient/family plan of care. Re-evaluates patient/family needs as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 Able to lift, push, and pull light to moderate loads. Moderately heavy physical effort. May occasionally do heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling.

• RN license 
• Current Driver’s License
• Current Automobile Liability Insurance According to Company Policy & Procedure

Email Resume to  humanresources@hospiceofhopeaz.com