Director of Clinical Services

Director Of Clinical Services

The Director of Clinical Services is a registered professional nurse who ensures quality of patient care in the home. Primary function is for the overall administration of the clinical departments and monitoring of appropriate staffing and productivity for the Assigned Agency. Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, patient / family and referring Agency.

Essential Functions :

• Promote / exemplify company mission, vision and values at all times.
• Direct and coordinate clinical departments and branches; assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with State and federal regulations.
• Participate in activities relevant to professional services including development of qualifications and assignment of Agency personnel for assigned agencies.
• Supervise and provide direction to subordinates, in an effort to ensure quality, compliance with Plan of Care and assessment and reassessment of patient's needs and continuity of service by appropriate health care personnel. Ensure execution of all job functions and job descriptions for service staff (direct and supervisory). Execute a consistent companywide orientation and staff education program. Assist with the interview process to select and hire quality home health personnel. Identify areas of training needed to further develop any staff member.
• Participate with the Administrator and Chief Executive Officer in the formulation of a business plan, i.e., Strategic Goals, resource allocation plan(s), and a yearly budget.
• Assure productivity requirements of full-time, specific package and contract staff.
• Assist Administrator with planning activities to develop administrative and clinical policies and practices for the agencies assigned.
• Oversee all QAPI and utilization review activities, including timely initiation of corrective action plans and controls.
• Promote compliance with all fiscal intermediary and / or other third-party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.
• Monitor systems and identify problem areas to Administrator both verbally, electronically, and through written reports.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency / licensing board.
• Promote and educate regarding the concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating / performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitate the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes. Evaluate the assigned agencies program, services, and field personnel.
• Assist in the evaluation of community needs and plans programs and services to meet identified needs. Assists in marketing the Organization and fostering community relations.
• Participate in state and national organizations, meetings, seminars, workshops, and activities relating to health professions and health care services when appropriate.
• Proactively identify issues impacting patient care and / or office operations and involve operations management / clinical management as indicated.
• Facilitate implementation of Company initiatives, changes in policy, regulations, process and procedures.
• Act as a resource to provide support and expertise to the Home Health Clinical Leader.
• This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Supervises : Designated Personnel

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