Assistant Clinical Director

Ascend Health; Sharon (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Assistant Clinical Director (Registered Nurse) to manage hospice services and lead interdisciplinary teams. The role involves overseeing patient care plans, ensuring compliance, and developing staff. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits in a supportive environment focused on high standards of care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, hospice experience preferred.
• State Certified RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing regional staff and interdisciplinary teams.
• Overseeing implementation and delivery of hospice services.
• Conducting supervisory visits for performance evaluation.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Assistant Clinical Director (Registered Nurse)

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Position Overview

The Assistant Clinical Director is responsible for leading and managing regional staff, including the interdisciplinary teams (IDT), reporting to the Clinical Director. They oversee the implementation, delivery, coordination, and supervision of hospice services in accordance with company policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include:

1. Participating in and leading regular IDT meetings
2. Reviewing and updating patient/family care plans
3. Serving on the clinical management team to address service delivery issues, staff development needs, and policy improvements
4. Supervising medical record maintenance for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
5. Reviewing clinical data and monitoring care plan completion
6. Submitting corrective plans following audits or surveys
7. Ensuring documentation standards are met and providing staff counseling when necessary
8. Conducting supervisory visits for performance evaluation
9. Developing relationships with accounts and providing staff education
10. Providing required in-services to contracted facilities and maintaining documentation
11. Arranging team coverage for on-call duties and staff time off
12. Providing leadership for staff development
13. Meeting budgeted census, admissions, and referral conversion goals
14. Engaging in community education and regional development activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• State Certified RN license
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, hospice experience preferred
• CHPN certification is a plus
• Valid Driver's license, reliable transportation, willingness to travel
• Strong communication skills

About Ascend Hospice

Part of the Ascend Healthcare family, committed to excellence, innovation, respect, dignity, and compassion. We provide a supportive environment focused on high standards of care and service.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities

If you are compassionate and dedicated to patient care, join our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.