DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL OPERATIONS - HOSPICE

Company: Sacred Journey Hospice
Location: Canton
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Our Company:
Sacred Journey Hospice
Overview:
Our Hospice Directors of Clinical Operations are the heart of our organization! Directors of Clinical Operations support patients by overseeing clinical services while establishing, implementing, and evaluating goals and objectives that promote standards of quality and contribute to optimal care and service. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!
Our comprehensive benefits include:
Medical and dental benefits
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance
Paid time off
401(k) program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vendor discounts
Responsibilities:
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, provided through organization personnel
Assists Clinical Supervisors in managing clinical teams and planning
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
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
Evaluates performance of Clinical Supervisors
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
Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, reports, and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities
Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state, and federal laws
Responsible for the maintenance of adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for the provision of patient services
Develops, implements, and evaluates the orientation program for new organization personnel
Responsible for orientation of new organization personnel, directly or delegated
Plans and implements inservice and continuing education programs to meet education and training needs of organization personnel
Assists with the evaluation of organization performance via performance improvement program, productivity, quarterly and annual reviews
Assures for the quality and safe delivery of hospice services provided through the Organization
Assists in the development of organization goals
Develops, recommends, and administers Organization policies and procedures
Assures compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel and maintains compliance to the CHAP Home Care standards
Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and hospice care, shares information with appropriate organization personnel
Promotes hospice referrals in the health care community
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director/Administrator
Qualifications:
Registered nurse in the State with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State
Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing preferred
Three years of management experience preferred; Experience in a hospice or related health care organization required
Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel
Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community
About our Line of Business: Sacred Journey Hospice provides a special kind of care to the patients, their families, and their caregivers who are living with advanced illnesses. At Sacred Journey Hospice, the mission is to tenderly embrace those facing the final moments of life, along with their loved ones, with expert medical care, emotional support, and spiritual guidance. Services are provided in the comfort of home, at a nursing home or assisted living facility, or at our 12-bed inpatient facility. For more information about Sacred Journey, please visit www.sacredjourneyhospice.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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