RN Director of Patient Care Services - Hospice

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Job description

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Position Summary:

The Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS) is responsible for the overall direction of home health clinical services. The DPCS establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for home health services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care:

Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.
Provides guidance and counseling to coordinators and Clinical Supervisors to assist them in continually improving all aspects of home health care services, provided through organization personnel.
Assists Clinical Supervisors in managing clinical teams and planning.
Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care to all clinical personnel as indicated.
Assists the Administrator in the preparation and administration of the organization's budget.
Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume which could impact staffing levels, revenues or expense.
Evaluates performance of Clinical Supervisor.
Assists Clinical Supervisors to develop skills and techniques in evaluating the performance of clinicians.
Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel.Conducts clinician performance evaluations annually, or more frequently if indicated.
Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Responsible for the maintenance of adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for the provision of patient services.
Develops, implements and evaluates the orientation program for new organization personnel.
Responsible for orientation ofnew organization personnel, either directly or by delegating to another staff member.
Plans and implements in-service and continuing education programs to meet education and training needs of organization personnel.
Assists with the evaluation of organization performance via performance improvement program, productivity, quarterly and annual reviews. Assures for the quality and safe deliver of hospice services provided through the Organization.
Assists in the development of organization goals.
Develops, recommends, and administers Organization policies and procedures.
Assures compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel and, maintains compliance to the Joint Commission standards.
Promotes hospice referrals in the health care community.
In the absence of the Administrator, the DPCS will become the acting Administrator and will be vested with authority to act on behalf of the Administrator.Other duties as assigned by the Administrator

Communication:

Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and hospice care; shares information with appropriate organization personnel.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. A registered nurse with a Baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing or other health related field with (3) three years of experience with the last (5) five years in a hospice agency, home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, at least (1) one year of which was in a supervisory or administrative capacity: or

2.A registered nurse with (4) four years' experience within the last (5) five years in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, at least (1) year of which was in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

3.Sufficient background knowledge and expertise in clinical decision-making for the patient population of the home health agency to meet the needs of his or her patients, and contribute to Quality Management review and evaluation.

4.Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas.

5.Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

6.Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and Joint Commission standards.

SKILLS REQUIRED

1.Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional administrative personnel

2.Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community.

3.Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.

4.Ability to market aggressively and deal tactfully with the community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $86,298.45 - $103,929.32 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift

Experience:
Leadership: 1 year (Required)
Hospice: 1 year (Required)
Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
RN (Required)

Work Location: In person

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