Hospice Administrator - Grand Rapids

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. 

As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. 

What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work. 

Exceptional Benefits:

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) 


• Company Vehicle Program 


• Flexible Work Schedule 


• Mentorship Culture


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 


• 401(k) Retirement Plan 


• Mileage Reimbursement 


• Cutting Edge Technology

Key Responsibilities 

The Administrator is responsible for the overall direction of the Hospice services. The Administrator is responsible for the employment of qualified Hospice personnel; is responsible for the provision of hospice services, directly, and the delegation to and coordination of hospice personnel evaluations; is responsible for establishing standards of care to comply with federal and state regulations and guidelines. The Administrator establishes, implements, and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy.  

• Fosters positive morale among staff, by promotion of open communication with all departments, to help create and maintain an innovative and cooperative staff relationship and environment. Participates in quality improvement activities. 

• Ensures that all business conduct is above minimum standards required by law and will not condone any activities that achieve results through violation of the law, unethical business, or patient care practices. 

• Monitors business operations to ensure financial stability through operational plans and budgeting 

•  Oversees staff development including orientation, in-service, continuing education, competency testing, and quality assessment performance improvement 

• Oversees the direction of direct staff in the performance of their duties including admission, discharge, transfer, revocation, and provision of service to patients. 

Required Qualifications 

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent work experience 

• Current State License as a Registered Nurse  

• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage 

• Two 2) to five (5) years experience in health care management 

• Intimate knowledge of Medicare Hospice conditions of participation, CHAP or accrediting requirements, and local, state, and federal rules 

Desired Qualifications 

• A Master’s Degree in health care or a related field is preferred 

Location 

• Office Location:  770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 

Hours 

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm