Director of Patient Care Services/Clinical Manager

Livingston Memorial VNA; Oxnard (CA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive hourly pay

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training and ongoing education

Supportive team environment

Bilingual Stipend

Opportunity to make a difference

Résumé du poste

Livingston Memorial VNA is seeking a Full Time Director of Patient Care Services to oversee our Hospice team, ensuring compliant, high‑quality in‑home care for Ventura County residents.

The role directs nursing, social work, home health aides, and specialty nursing while collaborating with departments and external entities. Requires CA RN license, BSN, and hospice leadership experience.

Qualifications

• California RN license and BSN or related health field.
• Minimum three years in Hospice/Home Health or similar setting within last five years.
• Minimum two years in a supervisory role.

Responsabilités

• Directs all aspects of hospice patient care services including nursing, social work, and home health aide.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Title 22, accreditation requirements, and regulations.
• Collaborate with Compliance/QA to achieve quality outcomes.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Ethical integrity

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Leadership/judgement

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

California Registered Nurse license

Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CPHN) – preferred

Outils

CPHN – preferred

Description du poste

Livingston Memorial is looking for a Full Time, 40 hours a week, Director of Patient Care Services to support our Hospice Team!

Come be a part of a company whose mission for the last 78 years is to deliver the highest quality, compassionate in-home healthcare and support services to Ventura County residents!

Summary

This position directs all aspects of LMVNA’s Hospice patient care services, which includes but is not limited to nursing, social work, home health aide, and specialty nursing. This position interacts with all Livingston departments, external community entities, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with licensing accreditation requirements, Title 22, Medicare Conditions of Participation, professional licensing and certification standards of care, and maintains LMVNA’s policies and procedures in accordance with regulations and quality standards of patient care and support processes.

This position assures that all hospice care for patients reimbursed by Medicare, Medi-Cal, and private insurance sources is provided in accordance with all compliance and regulatory requirements. Hospice implements and manages the Hospice benefit and acts as payor of services as appropriate.

What You'll Do:

• Interprets LMVNA’s policies and programs to clinical services personnel, members of the community, and fiscal intermediaries.
• Provides direction and management within the department and delegates authority as appropriate.
• Works with QI Department on the development and implementation of standards and quality improvement mechanisms that assure safe and quality service to patients and their families.
• Participates in studies, analyses, and research projects relating to LMVNA’s services as applicable.
• Conducts appropriate evaluations of Hospice staff per policies.
• Participates in the process to achieve and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Uses data and statistics to analyze effectiveness of Hospice programs and services.
• Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume that could impact staffing levels, revenues, or expenses.
• Demonstrates sound, effective judgement problem solving issues and ownership for their resolution.
• Completes field evaluations for other nursing directors.
• Maintains knowledge of Federal and State regulatory changes related to Hospice and Palliative services and implements necessary changes in policies and/or processes to maintain compliance.
• Assists in the development of departmental and organizational goals.
• Works closely with Director of Care Transitions to manage and promote hospice with the community to further LMVNA goals.
• Ensures adequate qualified staff to meet patient care needs and actively collaborates with Human Resources in planning, recruiting, and hiring efforts.
• Ensures that customer needs are identified and met productively and positively.
• Manages departmental operations within budgetary constraints.
• Effectively uses interpersonal skills for building and developing positive relationships.
• Participates in the planning of the annual budget process and development of the Strategic Plan for patient care service departments.
• Able to express ideas well in oral as well as written communication.
• Maintains a positive, professional, and respectful attitude.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Principal Accountabilities

• Ensures compliance with state, federal, and accreditation regulations regarding hospice care.
• Assumes responsibility for the direction and accountability of all aspects of patient care services within the following programs: clinical professional and paraprofessional nursing services, social work services, and specialty professional nursing services.
• Assists the President/CEO, COO, and the Compliance Department with meetings and developing the agenda and necessary documentation.
• Collaborates with Compliance/Quality Improvement Department to obtain quality based outcomes in all areas of clinical performance.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Valid California Registered Nurse license.
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing or other related health field
• A Registered Nurse with three (3) years experience within the last five years in a home health/hospice agency, primary care clinic, or health facility such as a hospital.
• Minimum three (2) years current experience in a Hospice RN Case Manager role.
• Minimum one (3) year of which was in a supervisory capacity.
• Valid Basic Life Support certification.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CPHN)preferred
• Current and demonstrated knowledge of Medicare, accreditation, and Title 22 regulations, and available standards of practice
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Driver License and auto insurance
• High level of attention to details.
• Able to work independently, take ownership and responsibility of tasks.
• Strong professional ethics, discretion, and judgment.
• Good organizational skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid training and ongoing education
• Supportive team environment
• Bilingual Stipend
• A chance to truly make a difference in the lives of patients and families

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement plan
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Ancillary Insurance (Critical Illness, Accident, Life, Hospital)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Floating Holiday
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing Education opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program

Join a company that is a cornerstone in the community and a leader in healthcare!