-Ensures that assigned Agencies are in compliance with ACHC and other regulatory agencies. -Evaluates, develops, implements, and monitors performance improvement and QA initiatives. -Facilitates team meetings with case review for appropriate level and length of services, focusing on the balance between patient care and cost

- Promotes hospice referrals in the health care community- Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel.- Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel, and continually improving all aspects of hospice care services.- Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities. Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state, and federal laws. - Develops, implements, and evaluates the educational programs for all organization personnel. - Assists with the evaluation of organization performance via performance improvement program, productivity, quarterly, and annual reviews. Assures for the quality and safe delivery of hospice services provided through Organization. - Assists in the development of organization goals. Develops, recommends, and administers organization policies and procedures.- Assists the Executive Director/Administrator in the preparation and administration of the organization’s budget.

- Assist the Director of Nursing in directing the daily functions of nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility - Delegate to each Charge Nurse the administrative authority responsibility and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties.- Admit, Transfer, and Discharge as required- Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility quality assurance program for the nursing service department made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing- Conducted regular meetings with scheduled shift team on identifying and correcting problem areas for the improvement of services- Reviews and evaluates the department workforce and make recommendations to the Director of Nursing - Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, and a calm environment throughout the unit and shift

- Accountable for ensuring quality patient care through direct supervision of all licensed personnel- Responsible for Managed Care authorization documentation and tracking- Managed OASIS assessments, evaluated employees, and handled employee/patient concerns- Supervised Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, RNs, LVNs, HHAs, and non-clerical staff

-Ensure that policies and procedures were understood and implemented to provide quality of care to maximize patient outcome and profit-Responsible for Managed Care authorization documentation and tracking-Worked closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure excellent communication and patient satisfaction

-Designed and implemented patient and patient acuity tools and nursing care delivery system-Responsible for annual budget development and monthly operating reports-Responsible for Managed Care authorization documentation and tracking

Directed and coordinated the overall development and administration of the agency consistent with the agency's mission and available resources, and with the involvement of the agency staff and participation of the Professional Advisory Board.

Oversaw and managed a 40-bed unit and 52 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.

Managed total care of CABG, hemodynamic failure, trauma cases, neuro/respiratory failure patients.

-Oversaw and managed preoperative and postoperative patients until discharged.-Organized, planned, coordinated unit to maintain compliance with hospital policy and procedures-Developed unit staff competencies