Magee Resource Group has been exclusively retained by Northern Arizona Healthcare to recruit a System Director of Hospice/Homecare Programs. Magee Resource Group is an experienced Executive Search firm that specializes within Healthcare Recruitment.

POSITION System Director of Hospice/Homecare Programs

ORGANIZATION Northern Arizona Healthcare

LOCATIONFlagstaff, ArizonaSedona, ArizonaCottonwood, Arizona

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

The System Director of Hospice/Homecare Programs will report to the Chief Nursing Officer of Verde Valley Medical Center

THE POSITION

System Director of Hospice/Homecare

The System Director of Hospice/Homecare is accountable for directing the overall operations of the Northern Arizona Hospice/Homecare programs to ensure consistent quality levels of professional health care are maintained within the professional standards, regulations and goals set forth. The System Director formulates and implements policies, procedures, guidelines and standards in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. In collaboration with the CNO/VP Patient Care Services, the System Director plans, implements and evaluates hospice/homecare service delivery, strategic plan/program growth and financial monitoring to realize the mission and vision of hospice/home care in the organization, which includes management and oversight of 49 FTE’s.

Successful candidates will possess demonstrated leadership knowledge and track record in the following areas:

Solid understanding & knowledge of overall Hospice/Homecare delivery models, business processes and clinical operations, as well as relevant financial acumen.

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Strong knowledge of Hospice/Homecare regulations and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.

Demonstrated ability to develop, lead and support staff to include mentoring, leadership development and alignment with program and hospital roles across the clinical care continuum.

Successful Strategic Planning/Business Development within Hospice Care.

Demonstrated successful engagement, partnering and alliance building with a broad range of constituencies.

Proficiency in cultivating excellent physician & staff relations.

The incumbent needs to be a credible leader within hospice/homecare operations, planning and business development. The qualified candidate will have a Master’s degree in Health Care, Business Administration, or related field. BSN is required. A minimum of two to five years of healthcare leadership experience, and a minimum of two to five years of hospice/homecare experience required. Must be able to obtain an AZ Nursing License.

THE CLIENT

Northern Arizona Healthcare

NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE is the largest healthcare organization in Northern and Central Arizona. Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) serves almost one half of the state, experiencing more than 167,000 patient visits each year. NAH employs close to 3,000 people and has nearly 300 physicians on its medical staff. As a not-for-profit healthcare system, NAH is governed by a volunteer board of

directors. NAH provides healthcare services through Flagstaff Medical Center, Verde Valley Medical Center (with campuses in Cottonwood and Sedona), Northern Arizona Homecare and Hospice, The Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona, Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare, Fit Kids of Arizona and Guardian Air. Their mission is to improve the health of the people and communities they serve in Northern and Central Arizona.

NAH is dedicated to providing the highest quality, most cost effective healthcare delivery system to the visitors and residents of Northern and Central Arizona. NAH encourages patients to be part of their own treatment through education and wellness programs. Physicians, employees and volunteers all work for a common goal, and the community benefits from NAH's organizational outreach that contributes to healthier lives for residents and visitors.

Northern Arizona Healthcare’s Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission Statement Northern Arizona Healthcare will provide patients with exceptional care while

transforming the health of the communities we serve...

Vision Statement Northern Arizona Healthcare will be a model healthcare system distinguished

by our people, quality, service and our dedication to community health solutions.

Statement of Values Patients

We are committed to meeting the needs and exceeding the expectations of our patients.

ColleaguesWe will create an organizational culture where colleagues feel valued and take a sense of pride in their work.

Quality We continuously strive to achieve excellence at all levels in the organization.

SafetyWe are committed to maintaining a safe environment for our patients, visitors and colleagues.

LeadershipWe promote leadership as an attitude, not a position, putting value on both people and the work they do.

TeamworkWe are colleagues working together, sharing knowledge, talents, and skills to

achieve common goals.

IntegrityWe will be forthright, honest and respectful.

DiversityWe embrace the diversity of our people, patients and the communities we serve.

Northern Arizona Homecare & HospiceNorthern Arizona Hospice, which was founded in 1984, is the only nonprofit hospice organization in the greater Verde Valley and Sedona area. Northern Arizona Homecare is licensed by the state of Arizona and is Medicare certified. They are affiliated with Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center. Their services cover a wide geographic area including Flagstaff, Williams, Winslow, Munds Park, Verde Valley, Village of Oak Creek, Sedona, Cottonwood and Jerome. They strive to provide their homecare patients high-quality healthcare with a personal touch. Their goals are to: 

Help the patient get well or maintain health at home. Provide care that respects the independence, choices and needs of the

patient and their families. Provide health education to the patient and their family. Provide end-of-life care so the patient can live each day to the fullest.

Care may be provided by registered nurses, nurse aids, physical therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists and clinical social workers as ordered by the patient’s own attending physician. All disciplines are licensed or certified to the highest level in their field.

Northern Arizona Homecare Services

Home Infusion I.V. antibiotics, nutritional infusions and other special-need infusion therapies are performed at home by a registered nurse.

Case Management Nurse case managers assist in coordination of care to help patients and families handle complex healthcare issues.

Skilled Nursing Registered nurses and home health aides provide post-surgical care, prenatal, complex wound care, diabetic management and many other home-based services.

Skilled Therapy Professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy help patients work toward rehabilitation without leaving home.

Social Services Clinical social workers help locate community resources, counsel patients and their families, provide financial counseling and help with planning for the future.

Personal Care:Bathing, personal care, light housekeeping and meal preparation are among the personal services available to patients who need them.

Northern Arizona Hospice Home

Northern Arizona Healthcare now operates the Verde Valley's first hospice house. The home is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by compassionate, personal caregivers who are trained by Northern Arizona Hospice, a service of Northern Arizona Healthcare. Care teams, which include board-certified physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, therapists and volunteers, develop a care plan for each patient and his or her family to help them face the challenges of life's last days with dignity, peace, and comprehensive support. The team provides a variety of services and care options to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of residents and their families.

The 12,000-square-foot home features 10 patient rooms, each with a private bath, outdoor patio and views of the red rocks. It has a large common kitchen and gathering area, as well as a spacious sitting room for patients and families to spend time together. There is a meditation room for prayer and reflection. In addition, the home hosts a physician consultation room along with a nurse's station and office.

Infusion Therapy Services Northern Arizona Homecare Infusion Pharmacy is the only independently state licensed homecare infusion pharmacy in Northern Arizona. Their pharmacists and technicians offer personal, knowledgeable and friendly service. Patients receiving

infusion services may or may not include nursing or therapy services, depending on the care needed. Available infusion services are:

Adult or child nutritional feedings, such as TPN Hydration therapy IV antibiotics for systemic infections Special needs infusion therapies for treatment of illnesses, such as Multiple

Sclerosis and illnesses of immunocompromised patients

THE LOCATION

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA

The destination for all seasons, Flagstaff is alive with cultural diversity, beauty, history and recreational and scientific opportunities. At a cool 7,000-foot elevation, located in the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest, Flagstaff is near seven national parks and monuments and 80 miles from the Grand Canyon. Northern Arizona is also rich in Native American history and culture with nearby Navajo and Hopi reservations.

With a variety of dining, nightlife, outdoor recreation, and lodging options, Flagstaff is the hub for experiencing the wonders of the Southwest. Today, modern explorers, outdoor adventurers and cultural enthusiasts make their way to Flagstaff seeking the charm and freedom the region provides. At the junction of two major U.S. interstates, served by a regional airport with direct flights to Phoenix and Los Angeles as well as a busy train depot, Flagstaff is a key destination for people seeking the adventure and natural beauty of the American West. 

SEDONA, ARIZONA

Sedona is a city that straddles the county line between Coconino and Yavapai counties in the northern Verde Valley region of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2010 census, its population was 10,031.

Sedona's main attraction is its array of red sandstone formations. The formations appear to glow in brilliant orange and red when illuminated by the rising or setting sun. The red rocks form a popular backdrop for many activities, ranging from spiritual pursuits to the hundreds of hiking and mountain biking trails.

COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA

Cottonwood is a city in Yavapai County, Arizona, The Verde Valley includes about 714 square miles located in the geographic center of Arizona, about 100 miles north of the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Verde River runs through the valley from northwest to southeast and is augmented by flows from Sycamore Canyon, Oak Creek, Beaver Creek and West Clear Creek. The area is unsurpassed in its variety of physical beauty with the red rocks and Mogollon Rim to the north and east and the Black Hills and Mingus Mountain dominating the western and southern portions of the valley.

The City of Cottonwood is located adjacent to the Verde River at elevations ranging from 3,300 feet to 3,900 feet above sea level and experiences a mild climate which, together with its proximity to an abundance of natural amenities such as the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Tuzigoot National Monument and the historic mining communities of Clarkdale and Jerome, continues to attract steady growth and tourism. Old Town is located in the "Heart of the Verde Valley Wine Country". An easy trip from Phoenix—only an hour and a half drive. Old Town is known for its Main Street with over 60 businesses that attract visitors and support local residents.

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Schools

Sedona Schools - http://www.greatschools.org/arizona/sedona/schools/

Flagstaff Schools - http://www.greatschools.org/arizona/flagstaff/

Cottonwood Schools - http://cocsd.schoolfusion.us/

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