Executive Director Specialist RN

Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - 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.

We are looking for an Executive Director Specialist RN supporting our branches throughout North and South Carolina. You will serve as the administrator on call and are responsible for the overall operation at the local office, employment of qualified Hospice personnel, and provision of Hospice services.

To be qualified for the position you must:  Be a Registered Nurse (RN), reside or plan to reside in North Carolina or South Carolina and have a minimum of 3 years of recent hospice management experience and be available for 100% travel throughout North Carolina.

• Establish and maintain standards of high quality and customer service in compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines.
• Implement and evaluate goals and objectives for Hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy.
• Maintain compliance with all legal rules and regulations.
• Meet growth and development targets and actively establish and maintain market acceptance and allegiance throughout the local service area.

This position is for a person who is willing to travel to different locations within the region and is responsible for establishing and implementing goals for hospice services and driving the operation of the facility. This role will manage budgets and ensure that organizational goals are in keeping with conscientious, humane care of patients while complying with all federal and state guidelines.

• Knowledge of hospice operations, state and federal regulations and compliance with a minimum of 3 years of hospice leadership experience
• Strong regulatory affairs and governance requirements for healthcare
• Thorough knowledge of state and local guidelines that govern regulatory processes for healthcare
• Able to travel 100% of the time throughout the region
• Experience with Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement
• Experience in health care sales and/or management with P&L responsibility
• 3-5 years sales or management experience preferably in a Hospice or Healthcare environment
• Bachelors degree in business administration or related field or equivalent experience and knowledge
• Confident to work independently
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Effective time management skills
• Shares information with team to improve overall team performance
• Exercises professional judgment and demonstrates good problem-resolution skills
• Very comfortable working with multiple online and computer applications
• Quick to learn and apply new knowledge
• Effectively processes and integrates time-sensitive information from multiple sources

• 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

• 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