Director of Patient Care (RN)-Eastern Region

Hospice of the Western Reserve; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Package including Health and Dental benefits

Tuition Assistance

Corporate Discounts

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Patient Care (RN) to lead clinical teams in providing high-quality home care. The role requires strong management skills, experience in hospice care, and the ability to ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will embody compassion, excellence, and integrity while fostering a supportive team environment. This position includes responsibilities such as supervising clinical staff, enhancing service delivery, and maintaining community relations. Competitive benefits and a commitment to employee welfare are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have at least five years of experience in hospice home care management.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Knowledgeable in hospice home care and community relations.
• Ability to relate effectively with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical staff and oversee their evaluation process.
• Evaluates care conference facilitators and resolves patient care issues.
• Develop supervision and training for team leaders.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare and other regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement processes for hospice services.

Skills

Experience in hospice home care management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations

Ability to manage conflict

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Database management

Job description

Director of Patient Care (RN)-Eastern Region

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JOIN US IN MAKING THE MOST OF EVERY DAY!

Hospice of The Western Reserve operates in celebration of the individual worth of each life, we strive to relieve suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life, foster choice in end-of-life care and support effective grieving.

WHY US?

We believe that our success starts with our greatest asset: OUR EMPLOYEES!

We live our shared core values in everything we do: COMPASSION. EXCELLENCE. EQUALITY. INTEGRITY. SERVICE. STEWARDSHIP.

We have a passion for purpose-driven work! Do you?

JOIN OUR FAMILY!

General management, supervision and leadership of the Hospice Home Care Transdisciplinary Teams that support our East Side; knowledge of and commitment to organizational mission, culture, management principles, policies and fiscal stewardship; Hospice representative to medical community and external providers; ensure the delivery of comprehensive, coordinated quality clinical care and service in homes.

What You Will Do

• Coordination of clinical staff in relation to program and clinical services; participation in their selection and evaluation process.
• Evaluate facilitators of Care Conferences for Hospice Care Teams; provide guidance to the Team Leaders in identification and resolution of problems and concerns in patient/family care.
• Supervise and develop Team Leaders.
• Oversee continuing compliance with Medicare and other licensure regulations.
• Maintain open communication and networking with all hospice community offices and coordinators.
• Participate in quality improvement and utilization management processes pertinent to Hospice services.
• Participate in on-call services as administrator on call.
• Fiscally responsible for managing the allocation of resources. To monitor utilization of resources and report monthly variances as requested.
• Participate in further program planning, development and enhancements in coordination with the Chief Clinical Officer and Professional Relations.
• Develop plans to operationalize programs and projects for the Home Care Programs. This will include on-going monitoring, evaluating, utilizing quality improvement tools and system processes.
• Conduct presentations and in-services in the community and Nursing Facilities to enhance education of hospice services.
• Assist the Chief Clinical Officer with special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Participate in defining budgeted centers annually.

Success Capabilities

• Five (5) year's experience in hospice home care management
• Assertive and diplomatic in relating to people
• Systematic and organized
• Knowledgeable in hospice home care and community relations
• Database literate
• Comfortable and effective in relating to physicians and other health care professionals
• Ability to successfully implement, monitor and evaluate programs
• Ability to manage staff at multiple locations
• Ability to manage conflict for positive results
• Expertise in Medicare, Medicaid and JCAHO standards and regulations

CULTURAL COMPETENCIES

• Embody compassion, excellence, quality, integrity, service and stewardship in all you do as an HWR Team Member.
• Live Brand Culture and Values at every opportunity.
• Promote covenants internally.
• Lead by example with respect, integrity and ethics.

Details

• Total Rewards Package to include Retirement, Health, Dental, Vision, voluntary benefits and Corporate Discounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Exempt role

Conditions Of Employment

• Compliance to Annual Flu Shot Policy or ability to provide exemption documentation
• Provide an active auto insurance policy as a licensed driver in the State of Ohio with the proper level of coverage as directed
• Provide an active driver’s license
• Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• High level of integrity, ethics and professionalism.

NOTE: The responsibilities of this position are described above, and they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons. Also, this description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Applicants who may need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact:

Careers at Hospice of the Western Reserve

17876 St. Clair Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44114

216.383.2222 or [e-mail]

Hospice of the Western Reserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer - we recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.