Assistant Clinical Director (Registered Nurse)

Ascend Health; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ascend Hospice is seeking an Assistant Clinical Director (RN) to lead regional staff and IDT teams. The role requires supervising clinical services, coordinating care plans, and ensuring regulatory compliance while reporting to the Clinical Director.

You will foster staff development, manage documentation, assist with budget goals, and engage with facilities and families. Travel is required; a nursing license and CHPN are preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must have State Certified RN license.
• 5 years experience as a professional nurse, hospice experience strongly preferred.
• CHPN certification, a plus.
• Must have a valid Driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional teams and IDT meetings to coordinate hospice care.
• Review and revise patient/family care plans and ensure compliance with policies.
• supervise maintenance of medical records and audit readiness.
• Monitor care plans progress and staff performance; provide coaching as needed.
• Engage with facilities and community partners to support program growth.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice!

Now Hiring – Assistant Clinical Director/ (Registered Nurse)

Hours: Monday -Friday 8:30am-5pm

The Assistant Clinical Director is responsible, as the leader/manager of all regional Staff including the regional Interdisciplinary Teams (IDT), to the Clinical Director, for the implementation, delivery, coordination and clinical and administrative supervision of all hospice services delivered by respective regional team and regional IDT's consistent with Ascend Hospices' policies and procedures. Job Duties can include but are not limited to:

• Participates and provides leadership for the team for regular IDT meetings
• Reviews and revises the patient/family care plan
• Serves as a member of the clinical management team in order to address problems associated with the delivery of clinical services; identifies staff development needs; and puts forth suggestions for appropriate changes in policies and procedures
• Supervises the maintenance of medical records assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations, legal and ethical standards and team meets compliance standards and team meets compliance standards and team meets compliance standards on quarterly and random clinical record audits
• Collects and reviews pertinent clinical data at team meetings
• Monitors IDT in completion of care plans
• Submits Plans of Correction to Administrator and Clinical Director when required by audit results and/or patient family satisfaction surveys
• Monitors documentation of all team members, and counsels IDT when documents do not meet company standards
• Conduct supervisory visits to allow for observation for performance of all team members
• Maintains accounts by developing relationships, maintaining a presence and providing education
• Provides the number of customer in-services to each contracted facility required by law, and provides appropriate supporting documentation
• Arranges team coverage for on-call and staff time off
• Provides leadership and counsel to regional personnel to enhance staff development
• Meets budgeted Average Daily Census and Admissions goals
• Meets referral conversion goals as set by State Administrator
• Engages with regional community education liaison regarding regional business development and displays commitment to the growth of the region and organization

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Professional Experience:

• Must have a State Certified RN license
• 5 years experience as a professional nurse, hospice experience strongly preferred
• CHPN certification, a plus
• Must have a valid Driver's license and reliable transportation
• Must be willing to travel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ascend Hospice - is part of the Ascend family of Healthcare Companies. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to inspiring people to live better lives through innovative health and wellness programs, products and services. We treat residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our patients, families and associates. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for our patients, families and valued employees.

We are proud to Offer:

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career
• And More!

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide.

Ascend Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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