RN Director - Palliative Care Advanced Illness Management

Illumia Health is a fast-growing part of Gentiva, an industry leader in hospice and palliative care. Our clinical teams serve as an extension of physicians’ care, partnering with them and other specialists to offer advanced illness management, a specialized form of high-touch palliative care designed to provide relief from the symptoms and stress of illness while improving quality of life wherever our patients call home. This flexible, collaborative approach is provided alongside curative treatments as an extra layer of physical, emotional, and social support. As a close-knit team bringing compassionate expertise to the unique journey of every patient, we proudly celebrate each other’s successes in an inclusive atmosphere of generous support and rewarding career growth.

Join us to make a difference when life matters most

We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love. 

The RN Director of Advanced Illness Management (AIM) will report directly to the VP of Palliative Care.  You will:

• Be responsible for the overall clinical and financial operations of the Advanced Illness Management Program.
• Establish, implement, and evaluate goals and objectives for advanced illness management that meet and promote high standards of quality clinical care and sound financial success.
• Meet growth and development targets, both clinically and financially, at the branch level.
• Manage all expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with the Company’s budget.
• be responsible for the employment of qualified palliative care personnel and the provision of palliative care services and the delegation and coordination of branch personnel evaluations.
• Establish and maintain standards of high-quality care and customer service in compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines.
• May provide skilled professional nursing care to patients as prescribed by the MD/NP and in compliance with regulations by the State Board of Registered Nursing and company policies.
• Assess callers’ symptoms and needs and advises in basic treatment.
• Provide education or support to patient’s/families/caregivers.
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioner, PCP, and/ or Medical Director to address patient needs.

Registered Nurse Director / RN Director Requirements:

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, decision-making, assertiveness, presentation and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of seriously ill patients and their families and understanding of palliative care and the ability to apply knowledge to the special needs of palliative care patients.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of Gentiva and licensing board.
• Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices.
• Some Travel may be required as requested.

Education/Experience:

• Registered Nurse with Home Health, Hospice and/or Palliative Care Experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Business Administration or related field; or equivalent experience and knowledge in Health Care Operations required.
• Master’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years health care administration/operations management required
• Two or more years’ experience in home care or hospice required (if also functioning as the Clinical Nursing Supervisor for the office location).  Experience could also be as Clinical Director, Hospice Director, Director of Nursing (DON), RN Administrator, Executive Director.
• Certified in Hospice and Palliative Care - preferred
• Prior experience with budgetary responsibilities including budget development and monitoring required.
• Understanding of Medicare/Medicaid, Commercial insurance billing and reimbursement, and value-based care.

Training/Equipment:

• Fluent competence in computer and smart phone navigation.
• Working knowledge of, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Must have and maintain reliable transportation to be used for work. Must have and maintain current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license

As a Registered Nurse Director / RN Director, you will be eligible for:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Wellness Program and Resources including:
• A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support of all your healthcare needs
• Telemedicine Program
• Type 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health
• A complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics
• Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays
• Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels
• One on One Onboarding Program
• Free Continuing Education Units
• Tuition Program that includes:
• Access to 280+ program at 25+ learning partners
• Programs at every education level from ASN to BSN or BSN to MSN
• Online classes with flexible start dates
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
• Local and national award programs
• Referral bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
• Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

• 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