Executive Director of Inpatient Care Services

As a Bluegrass Care Navigators' Hospice Team member, you will be a part of a team providing care and support to patients and their families who no longer receive treatments to cure their terminal illness but instead choose care to improve their comfort and quality of life. Our service allows our team members to focus on one patient at a time providing care where the patient calls home. While this often is a house or apartment, we also provide care at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. If a patient’s care needs are too complicated for home care or require a higher level of attention from nurses and other experts, we can provide care at one of our Hospice Care Centers.
At Bluegrass Care Navigators we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters, and your time is valued.

Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional weekends and nights for supervision and urgent purposes.
Location: Inpatient Services- all Bluegrass Care Navigators service areas

Position Summary

The Executive Director of Inpatient Care Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for Bluegrass Care Navigators' inpatient care units, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while achieving organizational, financial, and clinical objectives. This position oversees the growth and development of inpatient and non-hospice services within partner facilities, fosters relationships with internal and referral sources and business partners, and provides leadership and support to Inpatient Care Center Managers.
The Executive Director is accountable for operational performance, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, and the achievement of strategic goals. As a senior leader, This position promotes a culture of excellence, safety, collaboration, and inclusion while supporting the mission, vision, and values of Bluegrass Care Navigators.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive healthcare leadership or management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading interdisciplinary teams with the ability to supervise, coach, develop, and motivate clinical and administrative staff.
• Knowledge of hospice, healthcare operations, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and accepted professional practices.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, team members, physicians, community partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret reports, regulations, financial data, quality metrics, and operational information to support sound decision-making.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other business software necessary to support efficient operations.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical and statistical calculations, including percentages, ratios, and data analysis.
• Satisfactory professional references.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile liability insurance meeting Bluegrass Care Navigators' requirements.
• Ability to meet Bluegrass Care Navigators' employee health, infectious disease, and vaccination requirements.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state minimum requirements.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and talent development skills, with the ability to mentor others and build high-performing teams.

Bluegrass Care Navigators is committed to creating a diverse environment and complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Title VI guidelines. Employment with Bluegrass Care Navigators, as well as our services, are available to all qualified individuals. We embrace and celebrate differences of persons of varying age, ethnicity, gender, disability, race, color, sex (including sex characteristics, intersex traits, pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, religion, national origin, political affiliation, socioeconomic and family status, geographic region, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

It is the policy of Bluegrass Care Navigators to implement fair and effective personnel policies and to require all employees to serve the organization's mission and values.