Hospice Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role :

The Hospice Administrator will lead and oversee all operational, clinical, and administrative functions of the San Antonio Hospice Branch to ensure the delivery of compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care. This role is pivotal in maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations, managing budgets, and fostering a supportive environment for patients, families, and staff. The administrator will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement strategic initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and organizational growth. They will serve as the primary liaison between the hospice branch and regulatory bodies, community partners, and corporate leadership. Ultimately, the Hospice Administrator ensures that the hospice operates efficiently while upholding the dignity and comfort of patients during their final stages of life.

Minimum Qualifications :

As a Hospice Administrator, you will :

Manages the daily operations of the agency. The Administrator or Alternate Administrator will be available during the Agency’s operating hours.

Ensures that a Clinical Manager is available during all operating hours.

Organizes and directs the Agency’s ongoing functions. Administratively supervises the provision of quality care to Agency patients / clients.

Ensures the Agency, including any Alternate Delivery Site(s), is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulatory agencies related to the health and safety of patients / clients.

Takes action on reports and recommendations of any authorized planning, regulatory or inspection agencies.

Ensures education and availability of applicable regulations to all Agency staff, including contractual providers.

Ensures completion, maintenance and submission of required reports.

Ensures that the organization employs or contracts with qualified personnel.

Ensures the development of personnel qualifications and policies.

Ensures adequate staff education and evaluations.

Implements an effective budgeting and accounting system that promotes the health and safety of the Agency’s patients / clients.

Maintains a current organizational chart to show lines of authority down to the patient / client level.

Has responsibility and authority for the administrative and leadership functions of the Agency.

Ensures maintenance of the appropriate personnel records, administrative records, and policies and procedures of the Agency.

Supervises to ensure implementation of Agency policy and procedures.

Ensures that the documentation of services provided is accurate and timely.

Supervises and evaluates patient / client satisfaction survey reports on all patients / clients served.

Requirements

Current RN License, BSN preferred but not required

Must comply with required training for Administration of Agencies as described by state

Valid Driver’s License

Valid Auto Insurance

CPR Certification

At least 3 years of Hospice management experience

HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k You’re eligible after 3 months of service / The plan is 100% fully vested immediately / Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays