Director Of Clinical Services

Job description

The Director of Clinical Services is responsible for the overall direction of hospice Clinical Services. The Director of Clinical Services establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.

2. Provides guidance and counseling to coordinators and Clinical Supervisors/Nursing Supervisors to assist them in continually improving all aspects of hospice care services, provided through organization personnel.

3. Assists Clinical Supervisors/Nursing Supervisors in managing clinical teams and planning. 4. Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care to all clinical personnel as indicated.

5. Assists the Executive Director/Administrator in the preparation and administration of the organization’s budget.

6. Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume that could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses.

7. Evaluates performance of Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisors.

8. Assists Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisors to develop skills and techniques in evaluating the performance of clinicians.

9. Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel. 10. Conducts annual evaluations on clinicians, or more frequently if indicated.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Registered Nurse in the State of California with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.

2. Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel. 3. Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community.

4. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

5. Has excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.

6. Knowledge of business management, government regulations and Joint Commission standards.

Job Type: Full-time

GeissMed is an Equal Opportunity Employer