Regional Director of Operational Excellence - DMV Team
Company: Gentiva Hospice
Location: Richmond
Posted on: October 11, 2024
Job Description:
Our Company: -Gentiva is 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 are looking for an Regional
Director of Operational Excellence -to join our -team ensuring
operational excellence in our branches in Delaware, Maryland and
Virginia. This position will directly report to the Region
President of Operations and will be the champion of education,
training, and delivery of quality. - -To be qualified: - candidates
must currently reside in Delaware, Maryland or Virginia (or have
plans to relocate to one of those states) and MUST have A minimum
of 3 years of hospice leadership experience. - -Essential Functions
of Position
- Collaborates with branch leaders on the orientation, mentoring,
and other educational activities within their assigned
region/area.
- Uses the results of quarterly on-site audits to plan needed
in-services.
- Assists with monitoring of staff's in-service training
hours/educational attendance with regards to regulatory/agency
requirements.
- Acts as resource to assists agencies in meeting and exceeding
all applicable regulatory and company requirements, by ensuring the
implementation of the company's systems, policies, and -standards
in readiness preparation for all inspections, surveys, and review,
including state licensure, federal certifications, and
accreditations.
- Coordinates with the appropriate corporate staff, Medical
Director, Clinical Manager, and Executive Director or Administrator
on a regular basis
- Ensures agency can access updated copies of all applicable
regulations, statutes, and policies and procedures.
- Takes overall responsibility for the clinical services function
at the agency including the home, hospital settings, nursing homes,
and other locations as requested
- Participates in the coordination of all aspects of the
patient's hospice care and in the hospice's quality assessment and
performance improvement program.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Travel throughout Delaware, Maryland and Virginia required - a
minimum of 75% travelQUALIFICATIONS:Specialized Knowledge/Skills:
- Familiarity with state and federal guidelines and
regulations
- Working knowledge of budget development, financial profit/loss
process, and human resources.
- Ability to work with confidential information
- Well organized and confident to work independently, but is a
team player
- Ability to communicate clearly to remote field, mid-level, and
executive staff
- Exercises professional judgment and demonstrates good
problem-resolution skills
- Very comfortable working with multiple online and computer
applications
- Ability to balance multiple tasks and manage conflicting
priorities
- Strong follow-up skillsEducation/Experience:
- RN Degree required; bachelor's degree in nursing
preferred.
- Five years previous managerial experience, of which 3 years is
in hospice service industry, is preferred. About You:
- Registered Nurse - bachelor's degree preferred
- Five years previous operations/managerial experience, of which
3 years is in hospice service industry, is preferred.
- Unencumbered and active RN license in state of residence
required if RN
- CPR Certification 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: Gentiva
Keywords: Gentiva Hospice, Norfolk , Regional Director of Operational Excellence - DMV Team, Executive , Richmond, Virginia
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