Director of Clinical Services for Hospice

BEACON HOME HEALTH; Denver (CO); Presencial; USD 115 000 - 140 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to lead hospice clinical operations in Colorado.

The role directs goals, quality standards, and the organization’s philosophy across clinical teams. The director will oversee patient services, guide coordinators, manage budgeting, staff development, and promote referrals while ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards and state regulations.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing. Master’s degree in hospice preferred.
• Three years of management experience in a hospice or related health care organization.
• Registered nurse in the State of Colorado
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel.
• Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community.
• 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.
• Has excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and Joint Commission standards.

Responsabilidades

• 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 hospice care services.
• Assists Clinical Supervisors in managing clinical teams and planning.
• Assists in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care.
• Assists the Executive Director/Administrator in the preparation and administration of the organization’s budget.
• Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and fiscal impact.
• Assists Clinical Supervisors to develop skills in evaluating clinicians.
• Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel.
• Conducts annual evaluations on clinicians.
• Develops, implements and evaluates the orientation program for new personnel.
• Plans and implements in-service and continuing education programs.
• Develops organization policies and procedures.
• Promotes hospice referrals in the health care community.
• In the absence of the Executive Director, acts as Executive Director.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Team management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in hospice preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

JOB SUMMARY

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

**Pay Range $115,000 to 140,000 + incentive**

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinicalorganization personnel.

• Provides guidance and counseling to coordinators and Clinical Supervisors to assist them in continually improving all aspects of hospice 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 Executive Director/Administrator in the preparation and administration of the organization’s budget.

• Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume that could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses.

• Assists Clinical Supervisors to develop skills and techniques in evaluating the performance of clinicians.

• Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel.

• Conducts annual evaluations on clinicians, or more frequently if indicated.

• Develops, implements and evaluates the orientation program for new organization personnel. Responsible for orientation of new organization personnel, directly or delegated.

• Plans and implements in-service and continuing education programs to meet education and training needs of organization personnel.

• Assists in the development of organization goals. Develops, recommends, and administers Organization policies and procedures.

• Promotes hospice referrals in the health care community.

• In the absence of the Executive Director/Administrator, the Clinical Director will become the acting Executive Director/Administrator and will be vested with authority to act in behalf of the Executive Director/Administrator.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing. Master’s degree in hospice preferred.

• Three years of management experience in a hospice or related health care organization.

• Registered nurse in the State of Colorado

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel.

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

• 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.

• Has excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.

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

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.