Hospice Assistant Administrator

Company: PruittHealth
Location: Rocky Mount
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionPruittHealth is a COVID-19 vaccine-mandated employer.Stay Safe, Stay Healthy. Join PruittHealth, where the health and safety of our workforce is a top priority -We believe family makes us stronger and we are committed to keeping our PruittHealth family safe. - If you're looking for a home, rather than just a job, then now is the time to join the PruittHealth family of providers. We call our employees "partners" to represent our commitment to each other. We are committed to our partners' professional growth and reward partners who advocate for safety and contribute to quality care and services. - PruittHealth is one of the first health care companies in the country to commit to a vaccinated workplace.Why work for Pruitt HealthHospice is not a job but a calling! Thanks to our PruittHealth Hospice caregivers, home is where the healing takes place. -That's why we attract hospice clinicians who are passionate about providing the highest quality level of care possible for our patients. Being a hospice caregiver, takes compassion, integrity, patience, and leadership skills. - Apply today and make a profound difference in caring for one patient at a time. -For Your CommitmentPruittHealth Hospice partners have access to a progressive salary and -benefits plan, mileage reimbursement, opportunity for career growth and development, reasonable caseloads, and a -flexible schedule that fits your lifestyle- plus a great team environment that reflects our commitment to caring for our 16,000 partners. - -Job Purpose:To assist the administrator in the day to day operations of the programs. -Key Responsibilities:

• Assists the administrator in assigned tasks to support the organization of the agency to comply with regulatory and legal requirements to operate a hospice.
• Organizes the agency's ongoing functions under the direction of the hospice administrator, including establishment of administrative procedures and maintenance of records.
• Follows all company policies and procedures, state, and federal laws and regulations, and charged with reporting violations to the appropriate supervisor.
• Carries out all duties with a "Committed to Caring" attitude and in accordance with the company's mission, vision, and philosophy.
• Maintains confidentially of company information.
• Demonstrates integrity at all times.
• Able to respond to change productively and handle additional projects as assigned.
• Able to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation) without posing specific or current risk of substantial harm to the health and safety of self and others.
• Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team, Performance Improvement, Utilization Review, and Peer Review Program of the agency.
• Must get along with co-workers; maintain effective relationships with management staff, employees, and the general public.
• Coordinates with the administrator to recruit, employ, orient, and educate partners to meet the needs of the patients admitted.
• Facilitates system for communication among the hospice staff, hospice care team, and patients/family unites and/or legal guardians/representatives when applicable.
• Responsible for partner oversight in regards to compliance with the completion of annual training and education programs, including the defining of the agency services and the explanation of specific job duties.
• Assists the hospice administrator in implementation of the budget including assistance in the monthly financial reports, annual financial report, maintenance of payroll records, and meeting the agency's budgeted financial and census goals.
• Actively participates in community relations for Hospice and serves as its representative on civic and professional boards.
• Directly represents United Hospice to the medical community and community-at-large through public speaking, census development, and community involvement.
• Ensures compliance with the agency census and Start of Care goals through direct and indirect marketing strategy.
• Performs other administrative tasks as assigned by the Administrator. - - -KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
  • Participate in center/agency surveys and any subsequently required reports.
  • Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.
  • Attend and participate in mandatory inservices.
  • Honor patients/residents' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
  • Comply with corporate compliance program.
  • Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.
  • Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection & prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
  • Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.
  • Administratively responsible for ensuring "Tenet Time" is presented and discussed with all partners on a daily basis.
  • Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.QualificationsMinimum Education Required:
    • Holds a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in a healthcare field, human services administrative area, or has served as a hospice administrator under a state approved hospice and home care program or has equivalent administrative work experience in a healthcare facility.
    • Current Professional License as applicable.
    • Current Driver's License and Automobile Liability Insurance.Minimum Experience Required:
      • Minimum of two years hospice management experience.Preferred -Qualifications:
        • Attendance - must maintain timely, regular attendance.
        • Punctuality.
        • Professional appearance.
        • Skills in supervisory relationships and communication
        • Ability to work a flexible schedule
        • Must have a commitment to and understanding of the hospice concept.
        • Communicates well with patients/residents/clients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to families, visitors, patients/residents/clients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor. - Answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner. -Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption required by date of hireFamily Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference. We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth!As a condition of employment at PruittHealth, all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Job: AdministrativePrimary Location: North Carolina-Rocky MountSchedule: Full-timeShift: 1st ShiftJob Posting: Jun 8, 2022, 11:08:18 PM

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