Hospice Director jobs in Georgia

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Tapestry Hospice & Palliative Care is locally owned and operated – not a big corporation. We operate as a Care Family with each other and our patients. We have been serving North Georgia for over 16 years and continue to grow and reach new communities. We have been able to do this by hiring only the best of the best!  Must be high energy, compassionate, detailed oriented. You must effectively interact with all members of the interdisciplinary Team as well as the patients and friends and family members.

The Director of Clinical Services (DCS) is responsible for modeling the company values of Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence. DCS is responsible for promoting organizational philosophy and upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct. DCS must promote positive working relationships within the team and externally with community business partners. DCS directs and manages (#10 - #25 direct reports) the interdisciplinary team in meeting the needs of the hospice patient and family in a manner consistent with the guidelines and policies of Tapestry Hospice. DCS is responsible for applying the rules and regulations of state and federal regulatory agencies and other certified agencies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of (3) years in Health care required; background in SNF, Home Health. Hospice preferred.
• Minimum of (3) Years Management experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred & Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia.
• Certification as a Hospice and Palliative Nurse is highly preferred.
• Must have a strong understanding and practical application with Electronic Medical Records, Microsoft word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice; ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families; knowledge of roles of all disciplines providing hospice services; knowledge of community resources.
• Good oral and written communication skills; excellent phone skills; documentation and program management.
• Knowledge of general hospice practice. Thorough knowledge of managed care principles, regulatory guidelines (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, JCAHO, and human resource) management principles.

 Ideal candidate will live in one of the following counties for this position: Union, Fannin or Gilmer

Why Choose Tapestry Hospice & Palliative Care:

• Excellent Compensation Packages
• Health, Dental, Vision, ST Disability Insurance
• Employer Paid LT Disability
• Paid Training
• Accrued PTO
• 401k with 6% Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Uniforms Provided
• 7 Paid Holidays
• On your Birthday – We Celebrate you with a Day off & $100.

Join a team who values their employees. Apply today.