Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkFounded in Hartford HealthCare at Home is a not for profit community based home health and hospice organization serving Connecticut residents in Hartford Fairfield Litchfield Middlesex New London New Haven Tolland and Windham counties Hartford HealthCare at Home fulfills its mission by enabling individuals to achieve maximum independence to participate in their own plan of care and to live with dignity while receiving quality care in their own homesPosition SummaryThe Director of Hospice will provide leadership and strategic direction of the clinical service delivery for the East Region ensuring that the care provided is of the highest clinical and service quality and provided in a financially responsible mannerKey AccountabilitiesDevelops implements and evaluates program services including the IV program in response to community needs and the Hospice Care program goals and objectives in alignment with the organizationrsquos strategic directionDefines and monitors professional standards to insure clinical excellence in meeting program goals based on qualitative and quantitative benchmarksWorks with senior leaders to develop and execute a strategic plan in a manner that fosters an organizational culture based on effective clinical leadership and high performing teams accountable for organizationrsquos goals and objectivesInsures appropriate resource utilization to meet client and community health care needsAnticipates resource needs sets priorities and allocates human and financial resources based on critical performance indicatorsMaintains compliance with licensure and regulatory standards Medicare certification and accrediting bodiesUtilizes statistical and financial data to support managerial decisions related to the programsPrepares implements and manages the budgetEstablishes and maintains positive relationships with community providers agencies organizations and city and state legislative groupsOversees the development and implementation of patientfamily satisfaction and customer service strategies as measured by CAHPS and quality Star ratings for home care and hospiceCounsels and supports managers in achieving unified goals and objectivesParticipates in and coordinates program grants fund raising and marketingInstitutes and maintains appropriate contracts to meet program goals Identifies and participates in contractual requirements for the programs and manages contracts for performance and cost effectivenessAssumes an active role in the professional development of assigned staff including participation in orientation ongoing skill development and other mentoring activitiesResponsible for ensuring adequate staffing and proper staff developmenteducation for quality care delivery In conjunction with Human Resources participates in staff recruitment selection and performance evaluationWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkFounded in Hartford HealthCare at Home is a not for profit community based home health and hospice organization serving Connecticut residents in Hartford Fairfield Litchfield Middlesex New London New Haven Tolland and Windham counties Hartford HealthCare at Home fulfills its mission by enabling individuals to achieve maximum independence to participate in their own plan of care and to live with dignity while receiving quality care in their own homesPosition SummaryThe Director of Hospice will provide leadership and strategic direction of the clinical service delivery for the East Region ensuring that the care provided is of the highest clinical and service quality and provided in a financially responsible mannerKey AccountabilitiesDevelops implements and evaluates program services including the IV program in response to community needs and the Hospice Care program goals and objectives in alignment with the organizationrsquos strategic directionDefines and monitors professional standards to insure clinical excellence in meeting program goals based on qualitative and quantitative benchmarksWorks with senior leaders to develop and execute a strategic plan in a manner that fosters an organizational culture based on effective clinical leadership and high performing teams accountable for organizationrsquos goals and objectivesInsures appropriate resource utilization to meet client and community health care needsAnticipates resource needs sets priorities and allocates human and financial resources based on critical performance indicatorsMaintains compliance with licensure and regulatory standards Medicare certification and accrediting bodiesUtilizes statistical and financial data to support managerial decisions related to the programsPrepares implements and manages the budgetEstablishes and maintains positive relationships with community providers agencies organizations and city and state legislative groupsOversees the development and implementation of patientfamily satisfaction and customer service strategies as measured by CAHPS and quality Star ratings for home care and hospiceCounsels and supports managers in achieving unified goals and objectivesParticipates in and coordinates program grants fund raising and marketingInstitutes and maintains appropriate contracts to meet program goals Identifies and participates in contractual requirements for the programs and manages contracts for performance and cost effectivenessAssumes an active role in the professional development of assigned staff including participation in orientation ongoing skill development and other mentoring activitiesResponsible for ensuring adequate staffing and proper staff developmenteducation for quality care delivery In conjunction with Human Resources participates in staff recruitment selection and performance evaluationBachelorrsquos Degree in Nursing is required Masterrsquos Degree in Nursing or Health Care Management is preferredCurrent license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of ConnecticutEight plus years home care experience four years of which were Hospice leadership experienceAbility to relate well with staff community or individuals with a life limiting illness and their families during a stressful periodAbility to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization and share knowledge ideas and informationProactively manages change to minimize resistance maximize engagement and shift individuals and team from current state to future stateHighly effective analytical organizational and problem solving skillsStrong communications skills required both written and verbalA creative forward thinking leader with the proven ability to engage coach and mentor direct reports colleagues and other key stakeholdersWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentBachelorrsquos Degree in Nursing is required Masterrsquos Degree in Nursing or Health Care Management is preferredCurrent license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of ConnecticutEight plus years home care experience four years of which were Hospice leadership experienceAbility to relate well with staff community or individuals with a life limiting illness and their families during a stressful periodAbility to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization and share knowledge ideas and informationProactively manages change to minimize resistance maximize engagement and shift individuals and team from current state to future stateHighly effective analytical organizational and problem solving skillsStrong communications skills required both written and verbalA creative forward thinking leader with the proven ability to engage coach and mentor direct reports colleagues and other key stakeholdersWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment