Director of Hospice Clinical Services

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The Director of Hospice Clinical Services is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating all patient services. This position serves on the provider relations team and supports activities of the organization. The Director of Hospice Clinical Services will be involved in compliance, clinical operations, management, staff development, quality assurance, financial management as well as act as a clinical liason with the Executive Director / Agency Manager. This position will participate in state and national hospice organization activities. Adherence to code of conduct and business ethics is always mandatory.

The Requirements of the Director of Hospice Clinical Services are as Follows:Must have experience in providing services to terminally ill patients and demonstrate a commitment to the hospice philosophy of care. Must possess a valid state license and RN Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university. Must meet all state and federal regulatory requirements. Must have proven leadership ability with 3 (3) years of clinical experience in community health or in medical surgical nursing. Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to facility functions. Must meet all local health regulations, pass post-offer drug test and pass post-employment physical exam if required.

The Responsibilities of the Director of Hospice Clinical Services are as Follows:Supervise Nurse Practitioner, Assistant Director of Clinical Services, Clinical Nurses and Nurse Techs. In the absence of the Executive Director, you are charged with carrying out the resident care policies of the facility Recruit and hire a sufficient number of qualified nursing staff to deliver efficient resident care. Prepare and adhere to an annual operating budget for the nursing department. Establish and monitor compliance with an effective medical record documentation system.

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