Hospice Director jobs in Wichita, KS

The Supervising Nurse is a registered professional nurse who ensures quality of patient care in the patient’s residence. Primary function is for the overall administration of the clinical department and monitoring of appropriate staffing and productivity. Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family, and the referring agency. Monitors and analyzes QAPI issues and directs clinical staff with regard to Agency policies and procedures. May also be called Director of Clinical Services

Essential Functions:

• Evaluation Directs and coordinates clinical departments and sites; assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with state and federal regulations. (Conditions of Participation).
• Promotes the philosophy and administrative policies of the Agency, in an effort to ensure quality of patient care. Supervises and provides direction to staff, in an effort to ensure quality, compliance with the Plan of Care, assessment and reassessment of patients’ needs, and continuity of services by appropriate health care personnel.
• Assures appropriate program staffing, and administrative and clinical supervision of personnel in all care/service areas.
• Monitors the QAPI Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed.
• Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.
• Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), assists in development of the IDT plan, and participates in QAPI activities.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.
• Promotes and educates regarding the concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• On call

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person