Clinical director Jobs in Joliet, IL

Dover Hospice -

Position Summary :

The Director of Clinical Services, reporting directly to the Executive Director, is responsible for overseeing the delivery of all hospice clinical services. This role ensures patients and families receive high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care by supervising the hospice team, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The Director of Clinical Services provides leadership, guidance, and oversight to clinical staff, ensuring care is delivered with dignity, comfort, and respect for patients and their loved ones.

Essential Duties :

The following duties are normal for this position.  This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Coordinate and oversee all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.
• 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.
• Appraise clinical staff performance during their probationary period and annually, provides teaching and counseling necessary to enhance the delivery of services and the professional development of nursing and health aide staff.
• Identify and evaluate patient needs and appropriateness of hospice care by reviewing the initial intake screening before assignment of direct care staff.
• Oversee the maintenance of patient clinical records and assure 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.
• Maintain 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 by continually striving to improve Nursing / Management practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organization meetings and / or individual research and reading.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education and / or Experience :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Working Conditions :

As part of Dover Health’s commitment to providing outstanding care and support, the company ensures that staff work under conditions that prioritize safety, collaboration, and professional growth. The conditions listed below define the experience of working for Dover Health.