Hospice - Director of Patient Care

Frontpoint Health; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Director of Patient Care to lead clinical services and ensure the highest quality of patient care. This pivotal role involves overseeing clinical departments, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with strong leadership skills and a commitment to quality assurance. Join a dedicated team that values patient-centered care and make a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families. If you are passionate about healthcare and have the drive to lead, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered professional nurse responsible for quality patient care.
• Experience in clinical administration and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical departments and ensure quality of care.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and monitor QAPI issues.

Skills

Patient Care Management

Clinical Administration

Interdisciplinary Team Coordination

Quality Assurance

Infection Control

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Nurse License

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

DIGNITY HOSPICE - DIRECTOR OF PATIENT CARE

Job Description

The Director of Patient Clinical Service is a registered professional nurse who ensures quality of patient care in the home. Primary function is for the overall administration of the clinical departments and monitoring of appropriate staffing and productivity. Coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patient, family and referring agency. Monitors and analyzes QAPI issues and directs clinical staff with regard to the Hospice policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Must be able to act as Alternate Administrator (meet the requirements set forth in Texas Administrative Code Title 26 rule §558.244 )
• Promotes the philosophy and administrative policies of the Hospice, to ensure quality of patient care.
• Participates in activities relevant to professional services including development of qualifications and assignment of the Hospice personnel
• Ensures core services are available to respond to meet patient care needs at all times.
• Supervises and provides direction to subordinates, in an effort to ensure quality, compliance with the Plan of Care, assessment and reassessment of patients’ needs, and continuity of services by appropriate health care personnel.
• Monitors the QAPI Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed
• Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third- party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary
• Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/T), assists in development of the IDG/T plan, and participates in QAPI activities.
• Monitors systems and identifies problem areas to Administrator both verbally and through written reports.
• Ensures mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing board are met
• Promotes and educates regarding the concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Flexibility to travel as needed for work-related assignments to Dallas, Fort Worth