Regulatory Compliance Education Manager (IL RN License and BSN Required)

Regulatory Compliance Education Manager (IL RN License and BSN Required)
 
Hospice of Southern Illinois is a not-for-profit, free-standing, community-based hospice offering Southern Illinois and St. Louis Metro-East communities a range of services for people of all ages at the end of life. We have been providing compassionate care to terminally ill patients and their families in their home or a home-like setting since 1981. Since that time, we have continued our mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones touched by a terminal illness. Our reputation is a direct result of our desire to do more than what is required or expected. This can be seen in the passion and commitment of our employees and volunteers to provide excellent hospice care through all the services we provide. A career in hospice care at Hospice of Southern Illinois is a calling. Is it calling you? We are currently hiring for the Regulatory Compliance Education Manager position that would be based out of our Belleville, IL office.
 
Summary of the Regulatory Compliance Education Manager

• Position Goal: This position manages the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of all aspects of organizational-wide education. The Regulatory Compliance Education Manager conducts research, when necessary, to ensure policies and processes are compliant with local, state, and federal regulations. This position supervises the Regulatory Compliance Educator and the Regulatory Compliance Administrative Assistant. The Regulatory Compliance Manager coordinates organizational-wide educational programs for consistent training. This position contributes to the agency’s mission and philosophy by assuring compliance with the organization’s goals, policies, standards of performance, and applicable laws and regulations. The Regulatory Compliance Education Manager serves as the organization’s Compliance Officer and assists the organization’s HIPAA officer (as needed).
• Pay : $92,500 Annually. Full-Time Salaried Exempt Position
• Schedule : Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
• Manages the Regulatory Compliance Educator and Regulatory Compliance Administrative Assistant.
• Will be based out of the Belleville Patient Services Building located at 333 South Illinois Street, Belleville, IL 62220.
• Hospice of Southern Illinois is certified by the State of Illinois and is in compliance with the registration requirements of the Illinois Equal Pay Act.
• By applying, you are consenting to be contacted via phone call, text, or email regarding your application for this position.
• Benefits and insurance offered include: paid-time off, extended illness benefits, health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan. Please see below and the FAQ on benefits on www.hospice.org/careers for additional details and 2025 insurance prices.
• For additional information or to apply online, please visit www.hospice.org/careers.
• For any questions or concerns, please contact HR Generalist Jade Gutierrez at (618) 310-7129 or email jgutierrez@hospice.org .
• EOE

1. Education
   1.   Current Illinois Registered Nursing license required.
   2.    Bachelor’s degree in healthcare field required.
2. Experience
   1.    Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in hospice preferred.
   2.    Three (3) years management/leadership experience preferred.
   3.    Prior experience in employee and community orientation/training/education.
   4.    Prior experience in developing teaching/learning objectives.

1. Other Qualifications

1.    Excellent communication, leadership, management, and interpersonal relationship skills.
2.    Strong organization and computer Skills.
3.    Working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid hospice regulations preferred.
4.   Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
5.    Self-motivated, critical thinking skills, and ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
6.    Experience in clinical contract review preferred.
7.   Current Illinois Driver’s license and automobile insurance.

1. Leads others:  acts decisively by using good judgment and making effective, sound, timely and informed decisions; seeks to identify, analyze and resolve problems efficiently and effectively; demonstrates flexibility and resilience by adjusting priorities to meet multiple demands and unanticipated events, and modifies decisions and actions in response to changing information and circumstances; fosters continuous improvement and innovation by identifying and implementing improvements and innovations that increase efficiency and enhance work quality.  Promotes ongoing development of staff and takes initiative to assess and self-develop supervisory competencies; fosters integrity by promoting mutual trust and respect by demonstrating high ethical standards by treating others fairly and ethically.
2. Effective interpersonal relationships:  provides appropriate, useful and timely feedback; provides realistic expectations for employees; understands and demonstrates the ability to build effective teams; models fairness and conveys respect; cultivates inclusive behaviors to better understand diverse individuals;
3. Composes and ensures policies and procedures comply with all State and Federal regulations to support the mission of Hospice of Southern Illinois.
4. Ability to develop, implement, and manage effective educational in-services, skills labs, and training programs, including the new employee orientation/education program throughout the organization.
5. Participates in the budget development process and upholds fiduciary responsibilities to ensure efficient resource use.
6. Develops departmental annual key strategies and manages related action plans to meet organizational goals.
7. Develops internal and external training materials by conducting research when necessary, utilizing reliable resources to determine best practices to improve the organization.
8. Collaborates with and utilizes internal and external resources to effectively meet educational needs of the organization.
9. Ability to develop forms, resources, Policies, Standards of Performance and Operation Manuals to ensure organizational regulatory compliance.
10. Clinical contract review and negotiation.
11. Provides oversight and coordination of surveyor reviews.
12. Actively participates as co-chair on the following committees: Regulatory Oversight Committee and Regulatory Compliance QAPI/Education Committee.
13. In collaboration with the HIPAA Officer, recommends effective actions on requirements imposed by various licensure, governmental, and/or accreditation agencies (OSHA, CMS, IDPH, etc.) to ensure clinical compliance.  Effectively oversees Hospice of Southern Illinois’ Compliance Program and ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and guidelines throughout the organization.
14. Acts as an effective mentor/resource for all levels of management regarding clinical rules and hospice regulations. 
15. Actively supports employee personal/professional development.
16. Provides useful feedback on employment concerns regarding clinical processes and practices.  Communication is clear, concise, and well-organized. Conveys information confidently, delivers clear messages appropriate for others understanding, and ensures understanding.
17. Ability to perform chart audits when necessary.  Ability to successfully navigate and utilize reporting capabilities in Suncoast Solutions and displays proficient computer skills, including spreadsheets, power point and graphs, data collection analysis.
18. Competently analyzes problems and develops effective, viable solutions which can help drive the success of the department. Demonstrates the ability to identify, design, and contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches that will improve work processes and systems.
19. Ethics – Ability to incorporate values and principles that distinguish right from wrong in making decisions and choosing behaviors.
20. Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers.  Demonstrates the ability to work co-operatively with others in a team environment to establish, build, and maintain positive work relationships and to ensure deadlines, goals, and objectives are met.
21. Consistently displays motivation, drive, commitment, initiative and optimism.
22. Ability to demonstrate social skills to influence, facilitate conflict management, foster change, encourage collaboration, cooperation, and full participation.
23. Ability to support, demonstrate, and celebrate evidence of Hospice of Southern Illinois core values.
24. Appropriately manages Paid Time Off per the guidelines set forth in the Employee Handbook and Benefits Manual.
25. Other duties as assigned.

• Accrual of Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Benefits (EIB)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Medical Insurance. Company pays 90% of the employee’s health insurance premiums and contributes 15% towards the health insurance premiums for spouses or children.
• FLEX Spending/FSA for Traditional PPO Health Insurance Plans
• HSAs for High Deductible Health Insurance Plans with an employer contribution
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance
• BCBS Vision Insurance
• Monthly Cell Phone Allowance of $36.00
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a company match up to 3% in 2025.
• BCBS Basic Life and AD&D insurance (Paid for by the company)
• BCBS Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for the employee, spouse, or children
• BCBS Short-Term Disability
• BCBS Long-Term Disability (Paid for by the company)
• Employee Assistance Program from Mine & Associates
• Tuition Reimbursement of $3,500 annually after one year of employment for approved courses.
• Student Loan Reimbursement of $2,500 annually after one year of employment
• McKendree University 10% Tuition Discount
• SIUE 5% Tuition Discount
• Recruitment Referral Reward Program
• Discounts from select companies (auto, cellphone, etc.)
• Earn Burgundy Bucks which can be spent on items such as clothing and services in the Employee Portal
• Wellness Reimbursement of $200 annually for gym memberships, marathons, and weight loss programs