Director Hospice Residence
University of Maryland Medical System

Job Info

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Job Description
Responsible for oversight and management of the day-to-day operations of the Senator Bob Hooper House. Manages residential hospice staff and oversight of non-clinical patient care needs and satisfaction in partnership with the selected hospice provider. Serves as primary contact, resource and liaison between UM UCH, the selected hospice provider & inpatient hospice residents, their families and is the Assisted Living Manager per the requirements by the State of Maryland. This position supports the UCH Foundation and is responsible to and for preparation and oversight of the UCH Residential Hospice House, Inc. Board and its committees in activities involving the daily and long-term operations and ongoing fundraising needs of UCH Residential Hospice House(s). Individual manages the coordination of patient care needs within the hospice philosophy throughout all levels of care. Serves as manager, mentor, resource, and liaison primarily for the hospice interdisciplinary team and all UM UCH Team Members and volunteers assigned to the hospice residence. Responsible for the development and implementation of the annual budget and the direct oversight of all financial affairs related to the hospice residence to include the hiring and termination of all staff.

Company Description
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:

• University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
• The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
• The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
• The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Business or any healthcare or business-related field. Ability to obtain certification as an Assisted Living Manager within the first year.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of a residential hospice center or comparable experience in a non-profit healthcare organization that supports the ability to manage and provide direct assistance to families in crisis.
• Demonstrated achievement in assisting families through the hospice experience as well as a good understanding of community resources and crisis management. Proven achievement in fundraising, marketing, public relations to include knowledge of advertising and/or communications.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

•Pay Range: $51.82 -$77.78
•Other Compensation (if applicable):
•Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

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