Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer - Full-Time Bluegrass Care Navigators - Lexington, KY Recognized as a 2020 Kentucky Best Place to Work by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management – join our team in providing expert, connected care!
Living with a serious illness or caring for a loved one who is seriously ill can be one of life’s most challenging times. We need experts who have been there for families countless times, providing experience, guidance and care.
Bluegrass Care Navigators connects patients with caregivers who have exactly the right expertise to meet their health care needs and help handle the activities of everyday living. Our team provides unsurpassed private duty nursing, palliative care, hospice care and more. SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership team, the diversity, equity and inclusion officer (DEI) will ensure that diversity agendas are successfully implemented and in line with business objectives. Understanding external trends, will develop strategic initiatives to increase diversity in patient access and diversity in the workforce. The DEI Officer is responsible for recognizing, creating and implementing plans to promote diversity within the organization and reduce inequities in all aspects of the organizational functions including patient access, staff recruitment, employment and satisfaction. A significant part of the role is promoting and developing training programs to enhance employee understanding on inclusions issues. The DEI Officer acts as a regulator for diversity issues and tasked with ensuring the organization follows appropriate legislation and employment law regulations around bias and inclusion. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Researching and advising on diversity, equity and inclusion issues and creating programs, training and values around diversity, equity and inclusion
- Addressing disparities in care and outcomes within the patient experience
- Improving the patient experience including quality, safety, and effective communication.
- Coaching senior leadership around diversity, equity and inclusion issues
- Provide cultural competency training for organizational members
- Developing diversity metrics and processes to assess diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
- Diversity and inclusion strategy development
- Diversity communication to internal and external constituents
- Enforcing EEO & compliance efforts
- Infusing diversity into the training and clinical experience of onboarding team members
- Integrate diversity and inclusion efforts with patient care, quality, and safety
- Cultivate recruitment and outreach to diverse communities
- Cultivate strategic partnerships with community organizations, government, and others
- Guide Supplier diversity and development efforts, creating and maintaining relationships with diversity related businesses
- Organizing the disability services and corresponding affected areas including Language service initiatives
- Support and guide the recruitment team to help create a brand that appeals to diverse applicants and removes bias
- Identify external trends and recognizing best practice which will increase diversity among the workforce
- Review the organizations workplace, policies and procedures, ensuring that these are all inclusive
- Design company policies that reinforce diversity in the workplace, address all kinds of harassment and protect minority groups and women
- Train hiring managers and HR staff on how to select, manage, evaluate and retain diverse employees
- Review communication on our website, social media pages, job descriptions and internal documents to ensure we use non-discriminatory language
- Cultivate a supportive and inclusive work environment for all employees
- Implement inclusion programs
- Review selection criteria and hiring procedures to verify they’re objective and strictly job-related
- Recommend benefits packages that cater to all employees
- Measure and forecast diversity metrics
- Act as a consultant to underrepresented groups and make sure all voices are heard
- Represent BCN at various community events
- Ensure compliance with state or country regulations on diversity and equity
- Ensure we provide equal opportunities to all candidates and employees regardless of their protected characteristics
At Bluegrass Care Navigators, we are proud of the quality of care we provide to patients, and the compassion and support we give their families and caregivers. We have received several awards highlighting our quality of care, including the American Hospital Association Circle of Life Award, and the Hospice Honors Elite award. We’ve also be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of its Best Places to Work. With 40 years of hospice experience, we’re eager for new nurses to join our team in delivering Expert, Connected Care!
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
Competitive salaries:
Each individual has a salary based on education, experience and industry market trends for the specified job description. We are committed to fair and equal pay for all of our team members.
Savings Plan:
We match up to 5 percent of 401K contributions to plans offered by Bluegrass Care Navigators
Work Life Balance:
Our time off benefits included Paid Time Off, Holidays, Funeral leave, Sick Leave Reserve, and an EAP program
Career Development:
We support your continued development through Tuition Assistance and a clinical ladder program for professional advancement within your current role
Variety of Insurance Benefits
You pick what works for your family! We offer a wide range of insurance options including PPO or HDHP medical plans, HSA account, dental, vision, short & long term disability, Accidental Injury and Critical Illness, Cancer insurance, and free Will-planning services
Employee Discount programs
BCN team members have access to discounts on travel, entertainment, shopping, and services including mobile phone plans
Well-being:
We make wellness fun, with private and group supportive activities focused on your health and happiness. Activities include nutrition counseling, exercise competitions, financial planning consulting, and more! Completing activities results in a discount on your health insurance!
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