Hospice Clinical Director

2 weeks ago


San Diego, United States Prime Source Full time $130,000 - $145,000
Job DescriptionJob Description

An established hospice company is seeking a Clinical Director in the San Diego area.

Ideal candidate for the Clinical Director position is clinically strong in hospice care, an effective team leader, and possesses a solid knowledge of federal, state, and accreditation standards.  Must be a Registered Nurse.

This successful company is a premier provider of end-of-life care and offers a generous salary, bonus eligible and industry leading benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel assuring the nursing services delivered are provided according to established hospice program policies.
  • Provides supervision and counseling to Coordinators and Clinical Supervisors assisting them in continually improving all aspects of hospice care services, provided through organization personnel.
  • Performs chart audits while supervising the maintenance of medical records, assuring completeness and compliance with regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards and ACHC standards of care.
  • Assuring that nursing services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and that licensed practical nurses and home attendants work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Participating in the development and implementation of orientation and in-service training of hospice programs for all levels of nursing staff employed by the hospice program.
  • Appraise clinical staff performance during their probationary period and annually. Provides the teaching and counseling necessary to enhance the delivery of services from nursing and health aide staff.
  • Leads regular interdisciplinary team meetings for the development, review and revision of patient/family Plan of Care, including exchange of information, review of problems or unique issues from caseloads, and sharing of professional support.

Qualifications:

  • Hold current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing strongly preferred.
  • A minimum of two (2) years experience as a professional nurse providing direct patient care in hospice, home health or communicy health, in the last five (5) years, and a mininum one year of supervisory experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of terminal care with expertise in crisis intervention, pain and symptom control, clinical bedside nursing, and family counseling.
  • Demonstrated skill in administrative performance, which includes expertise with communication, both written and oral, supervision of staff, documentation requirements and service coordination.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute a supportive, sensitive approach to staff and patient/family needs.
  • Possess and maintains current CPR certification.

 

Company DescriptionPrime Source is an executive search firm specializing in the placement of experienced professionals in skilled nursing facilities, hospice, home health, assisted living, rehab companies, home medical equipment, hospitals and affiliate organizations nationwide.Company DescriptionPrime Source is an executive search firm specializing in the placement of experienced professionals in skilled nursing facilities, hospice, home health, assisted living, rehab companies, home medical equipment, hospitals and affiliate organizations nationwide.

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