Hospice - Director of Patient Care(RN)

Frontpoint Health; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospice care is seeking a dedicated Director of Patient Care to ensure high-quality patient services. This role focuses on the overall administration of clinical departments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a team to deliver exceptional care. The ideal candidate will possess a strong nursing background, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in patient care. Join a compassionate team where your leadership will make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families, fostering a culture of excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversees clinical departments and ensures quality of care.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary teams and monitors QAPI issues.

Skills

Registered Nurse License

Interpersonal Skills

Quality Assurance

Infection Control Knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Continuing Education in Hospice Care

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

1. Assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with state and federal regulations.
2. Must be able to act as Alternate Administrator (meet the requirements set forth in Texas Administrative Code Title 26 rule §558.244).
3. Promotes the philosophy and administrative policies of the Hospice to ensure quality of patient care.
4. Participates in activities relevant to professional services including development of qualifications and assignment of the Hospice personnel.
5. Ensures core services are available to respond to meet patient care needs at all times.
6. Supervises and provides direction to subordinates, ensuring quality, compliance with the Plan of Care, assessment and reassessment of patients’ needs, and continuity of services by appropriate health care personnel.
7. Monitors the QAPI Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed.
8. Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third-party payors through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.
9. Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/T), assists in the development of the IDG/T plan, and participates in QAPI activities.
10. Monitors systems and identifies problem areas to the Administrator both verbally and through written reports.
11. Ensures mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing board are met.
12. 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.
13. Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
14. Flexibility to travel as needed for work-related assignments to Dallas and Fort Worth.