Director Of Clinical Practice (Hospice)

BrightSpring Health Services; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Director of Hospice Clinical Practice to oversee clinical operations and ensure high-quality patient care. The position is hybrid, with significant travel requirements across regions. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in hospice care, strong leadership skills, and a nursing degree. The role focuses on improving clinical services and outcomes while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in nursing, with 5+ in hospice care.
• 3 years in an administrative/supervisory role in a Medicare certified hospice agency.
• Current RN license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and leadership for clinical practice.
• Consult with agency leadership to ensure quality care.
• Monitor staffing and operational models for compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Director of Hospice Clinical Practice (Hybrid Position, Remote with 50%+ Travel). Located in Denver CO, San Antonio TX, and Reno, NV.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, leadership and support relating to clinical practice and care provision. Consult and collaborate with agency leadership and nursing to achieve the highest quality of care for patients.
• Oversee the delivery of clinical services, recommending best practice implementation and optimal clinical staffing levels as applicable to enhance and improve the delivery of quality care.
• Provide oversight and direction in performance improvement, provision of clinical services, survey management, documentation management, incident management, EMR/EHR application, training and education of clinical leadership and staff.
• Monitors and recommends process improvements based on evidence-based best practices and guides branch staff in the implementation of company policies, processes, procedures and practice standards.
• Monitor staffing and operational models and make recommendations to support company standards, compliance, quality care, business growth and financial stability.
• Conduct analysis on clinical and clinically related financial outcomes data to ensure integrity of care, compliance with requirements and improve ongoing services.
• Perform comparative analysis of outcomes to identify local, regional and national trends and direct initiatives to improve overall clinical outcomes.
• Collaborate with Agency Leaders to implement a strong QAPI program as defined by Hospice CoPs.
• Collaborate with VP, Operations and Agency Leaders on clinical outcomes analysis, key performance metrics and identified areas for clinical improvement; assist in development and implementation of action plans and provide follow-up to validate timely resolution of action items.
• Promote clinician retention through oversight of ongoing staff development; monitor integrity of orientation programs and provide feedback to improve programs.
• Promote leadership development of RN Preceptors and Agency Leaders in collaboration with relevant leaders related to clinical oversight, performance improvement, operational processes and clinical outcomes improvement through orientation, training, routine meetings and individual development plans.
• Assist Agency Leaders in monitoring and analyzing Medicare performance data; ensure adherence to standards of practice.
• Deliver quality results through clinical excellence and oversight ensuring staff meet daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual requirements.
• Review incident report trends and ensure follow up; conduct root cause analysis and recommend changes in clinical processes, policies, and procedures.
• Provide consultation for nursing personnel relating to care provision and practice standards; act as a clinical resource in EMR/EHR systems as necessary.
• Work with VP, Operations and Agency Leaders to collaborate on survey preparation/chart reviews/staffing concerns/ED utilization and hospital admission reduction; provide survey management support and coordinate corrective actions with Regional Compliance Director and Agency Leaders.
• Assist in the development and implementation of plans of correction; provide consultation and resources for clinical and care delivery teams for high risk, high volume and problem prone patients, including those with complex care needs; assist in the development of plans of care as indicated.
• Provide on-site support as directed; participate in the selection and hiring of nursing leadership positions and advise on staff clinician hires; collaborate on hiring for operations leadership positions.
• Monitor patterns and trends in state/federal survey citations and recommend changes in clinical practice and/or processes to drive improvement.
• Collaborate with operations on acquisitions, integration, and clinical needs for patients; stay abreast of healthcare and industry trends.
• Drive improvement in efficient provision of care while protecting or improving patient outcomes; assist in determining appropriate actions to manage resource utilization and patient care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or the equivalent
• A minimum of eight years’ experience in nursing, five of which must be in hospice care
• Three years’ experience in an administrative/supervisory/quality management role in a Medicare certified hospice agency generally required
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN), in good standing in state of residence (additional state licensure may be required post hire)
• Extensive knowledge of Medicare hospice requirements, clinical service delivery, third party payer coverage, accreditation, and survey management
• Excellent analytical and organizational, oral and written communication and teaching skills
• Detail oriented, able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

About Our Line Of Business

BrightSpring Health Services provides complementary home- and community-based pharmacy and provider health solutions for complex populations in need of specialized and/or chronic care. Through the Company’s service lines, including pharmacy, home health care and primary care, and rehabilitation and behavioral health, we provide comprehensive and more integrated care and clinical solutions in all 50 states to over 450,000 customers, clients and patients daily. BrightSpring has consistently demonstrated strong and often industry-leading quality metrics across its services lines while improving the quality of life and health for high-need individuals and reducing overall costs to the healthcare system. For more information, please visit www.brightspringhealth.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.

Additional Job Information

• 50-75% travel may be required

Salary Range

USD $100,000.00 / Year