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SalaryThe Alternate Director of Clinical Services is responsible for the overall direction of hospice clinical services in the absence of Director of Clinical Services. Maintains the quality of patient care in accordance with the Agency’s objectives and policies, through planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the hospice services provided.
Responsibilities:
Hospice care provides patients with the comfort and dignity they deserve through their end-of-life journey. This role requires daily driving in order to provide care where our patients call home, this could be a home setting, facility setting, etc.
Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.
Performs patient admissions and death visits as per agency policy and as needed.
Provide supervision and guidance to clinical staff to ensure the quality of services and maintenance of standards.
Perform chart audits.
Gather data for QAPI and participate in QAPI activities.
Identify and evaluate patient needs and appropriateness of home care by reviewing the initial intake screening form before assignment of direct care staff.
Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records and assures compliance with local, state, and federal laws as well as CHAP standards of care.
Assist with the orientation of new staff.
See patients in the home setting as needed.
Participate in audits, IDG meetings and QAPI.
Maintains adequate and appropriate Medical Supplies.
Responsible for orientation of new personnel as well as in-services for current staff.
Responsible for ensuring Medicare, State and CHAP regulations are followed by all clinical staff.
Assume responsibility for self-development
Coordinates hospice care by working with other team members as well as with the patients/family members to ensure needs are met.
Perform evaluations for hospice care along with informational visits as needed.
Consult with the attending physician and Hospice Medical Director concerning changes in patients’ condition requiring order changes and/or changes in the plan of care.
Coordinate patient services with other members of the IDG as well as contracted services, when needed.
Submit complete, accurate and relevant clinical notes in a timely manner.
Submit patient visit schedule weekly.
Participate in IDG and case conferences
Performs on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need.
Provide education to patients/family members regarding the dying process, plan of care and offers guidance with -healthcare decisions.
Provide dietary counseling, taking into account health issues and dietary changes at the end of life.
Qualifications:
1. Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
2. Must be licensed in the State of Oregon as a Registered Nurse.
3. One year of RN experience. Hospice experience preferred.
4. Must have excellent assessment skills and problem-solving skills.
5. Should be skillful in organization and in the principles of time management and have knowledge of case management processes.
6. Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
7. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
Ideal candidate:
- RN - Registered Nurse - Nursing - Nurse RN - RN Nurse - Registered Nurse RN -
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $100,000 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off
Medical specialties:
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Standard shift:
Day shift
Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License:
BLS Certification (Preferred)
RN (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Ideal candidate:
- RN - Registered Nurse - Nursing - Nurse RN - RN Nurse - Registered Nurse RN -
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Required)
Work Location: On the road
