Assistant Director of Nursing

Position
: RN Assistant Director of Nursing
Pay
: $75,000 - $81,000 Yearly Depending on Experience

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director Of Nursing/Patient Care Manager with coordinating all aspects of patient/family care and support and facilitates communication and interaction among personnel providing services to terminally ill patients.

• Assist with coordination of the patient care aspects of the Hospice Program and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Ensure the referral/admission process is completed within Caris Health Care’s customer service standards.
• Assist with assignment of patient care staff and monitor scheduling of patient care staff.
• Supervise periodic reviews of patient medical records, employee visits, and daily activity reports to assure conformance with agency standards, licensure requirements, and professional community health nursing standards. Check documentation for accuracy and consistency with payor requirements and company policy.
• Arrange hospice and supportive services.
• Recruit, hire, and direct training of field staff.
• Maintain compliance with the Caris safety and disaster plans.
• Ensure employees are trained on occupational exposure.
• Handle staff, physicians, patients, and inter-departmental complaints and problems, providing accurate and timely follow-up and documenting per company policy.

• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of operation.
• One (1) year experience in patient care skills in hospice or palliative care, oncology or home health preferred.
• A working knowledge of the objectives, framework, organization, and function of a hospice program as well as programs offered by different payors including Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurance is preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge/skill.

At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. Our mission driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families. All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and our customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide.

Benefits include:

• Bonus Eligibility
• Eligible for benefits within 60 days
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health spending account
• Paid Time Off/Holidays
• 401 (K) plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling

If you see yourself a good fit and want to join our team apply today! Caris Health Care is an affiliate of NHC. EOE

Equal Opportunity Employer

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