Director of Clinical Services

Job Description

Job Description

Overview :

The Director of Clinical Services provides coordination of the entire interdisciplinary team by coordinating all disciplines including social work, counseling and volunteer services for the provision of patient care, particularly through coordination of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings. The Director of Clinical Services assists with the oversight of safety and infection control, chart audits, and medical supplies. Assures medical records are maintained appropriately and that all clinical disciplines function according to licensure, state law and Medicare standards. Assist with coverage for the Director of Operations during vacations, leaves or as needed.

Shift : Full time 8a-5p

Responsibilities :

Planning, Organizing & Implementation

• Provides direction, supervision and consultation to the clinical staff.
• Serves as a resource to all agency personnel regarding clinical activities.
• Assists in the oversight of the nursing, hospice aide, social work, counseling and therapy services to patients in Hospice consistent with standards of practice, community need, agency policies and procedures, Medicare guidelines and State Hospice licensure laws.
• Provides clinical nursing care to patients when needed.
• Works with clinical staff to assist as needed with difficult care issues and to alter patient plans of care.
• Advises, assists and collaborates with clinicians on an as-needed basis to assess patient situations, staff problems, and coordinate physician referrals.
• Assures that each patient receives quality care consistent with agency policies based on patient need and state / federal guidelines.
• Utilizes nursing knowledge and skills in overseeing the provision of nursing care to hospice patients on a high quality, consistent basis in accordance with the mission of agency.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of nursing and clinical policy and procedure manuals.
• Assures that hospice nurses, social workers, counselors, therapists and hospice aides / homemakers receive supervision.
• Demonstrates basic keyboarding and word processing skills and is able to use agency software / computer systems.
• Assists Executive Director in seeing that there is proper maintenance of medical records.

Human Resource Management

Fiscal Management

Leadership / Professionalism

Resource Utilization

Qualifications :

Education : Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program, bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Licensure / Certification : Must have a current RN license in good standing in the state of Ohio or in accordance with the Board of Nursing. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with Ohio requirements

Experience : 2+ years as a RN of direct patient care experience in hospice, a home care setting or other related health program required; 2+ years of supervisory and / or administrative experience required.

BENEFITS

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Director of Clinical Services at Otterbein!