Valeo Home Health & Hospice is a 4 time Best of State and 3-time Top Workplace winner, who services Utah, Salt Lake, Weber, and Davis counties. We strive to be renowned for our dedication to exceptional patient care and our commitment to our outstanding workforce. The Executive Director of Hospice organizes and directs the day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with State and Federal regulations. Employs qualified staff and ensures adequate staff education and evaluations. Responsible for an effective budgeting and accounting system. Develops policies and procedures. Develops a system of staff communication that ensures coordinated implementation of plans of treatment and the utilization of necessary services for comprehensive care of patients. Ensures accuracy of public information materials and activities.
Formulates and implements a short- and long-range plan that guides the direction of the organization and implements specific measures for agency growth and to increase market share. Plans, coordinates, directs and controls the operations of the organization. Directs, manages and supervises the company's fiscal activity. Evaluates all resources to ensure success of the organization to reach its goals. Meets regularly with the Board of Directors. Interprets and implements Board policies for guidance of staff, patients and the public. Maintains effective communication between the Board of Directors, Fortis, the organization staff. Participates in the ongoing review, analysis and appraisal of the effectiveness of the total agency program. Establishes a patient and employee centric company culture. Creates and maintains an environment that promotes great performance and positive morale. Works effectively through and with other managers. Mentors, leads and interacts with members of staff at all levels. Meets with referral sources in the community. Must embody the Company's Vision, Mission and Values. Ensures that qualified staff are hired per local state and federal regulations and per company policies and procedures. Assists with recruiting, hiring, orienting and ongoing education including competencies and evaluations of all staff. Exercises objective and mature judgment in properly controlling all aspects of financial operation by receiving ongoing reports from bookkeeping/accounting staff. Maintains a system of staff communication that ensures coordinated implementation of plan of care, and the utilization of necessary services for comprehensive patient care. Participates in the organization's information management and performance improvement programs. Involved in developing and implementing the capital and operating budgets. Remains up-to-date on new developments as related to the organization in regard to state and federal regulatory agencies. Provides oversight relative to Home Care Home Basedata collection and transmission. Represents and interprets the organization's functions to other institutions, the public, government agencies and other organizations. Assists in procuring contracts with payors. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding the organization's operations, fire safety, emergency management and infection prevention and control. Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. Supervises Hospice staff leaders. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, department leaders and staff. Conducts staff meetings and continuing education/inservices on a regular basis. Completes assigned training on time. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Performs other duties as assigned. A Registered Nurse or t raining and experience in health service administration and at least one (1) year of supervisory or administrative experience in home healthcare or related health programs. Knowledge of the duties and functions of the home health and hospice agency and its relationship to the healthcare community. Home Care Home Base Experience required. Professional demeanor. Excellent oral and written skills. Demonstrate organizational and leadership skills. Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal guidelines and regulations. Fortis Health and our affiliated companies (Valeo Home Health and Hospice, Select Home Health & Hospice), are an equal employment opportunity agency. Our policy is to hire and promote for all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, age, marital status, veteran, or physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under applicable laws, unrelated to ability perform the work required. Decisions on employment and promotion are based solely upon an individual's qualifications, with reference to the skills and abilities of the position for which the individual is being considered. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact is at
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