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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Director of Patient Care Services Designee is responsible for the overall direction of hospice clinical in the absence of the Director of Patient Care Services. The Director of Patient Care Services Designee 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 Supervisors/Nursing Supervisors.

8. Assists Clinical Supervisors/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.

11. Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.

12. Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.

13. Responsible for the maintenance of adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for the provision of patient services.

14. Develops, implements and evaluates the orientation program for new organization personnel. Responsible for orientation of new organization personnel, directly or delegated.

15. Plans and implements inservice and continuing education programs to meet education and training needs of organization personnel at least quarterly.

16. Assists with the evaluation of organization performance via quality assessment performance improvement program, productivity, quarterly and annual reviews. Assures for the quality and safe delivery of hospice services provided through the Organization.

17. Assists in the development of organization goals. Develops, recommends, and administers Organization policies and procedures.

18. Assures compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel and, maintains compliance to the Joint Commission Home Care standards.

19. Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and hospice care; shares information with appropriate organization personnel.

20. Promotes hospice referrals in the health care community.

21. In the temporary absence (in excess of twenty [20] consecutive working days) of the Director of Patient Care Services, a Registered Nurse shall be designated, in writing, as responsible for fulfilling the duties of the Director of Patient Care Services.

22. Any vacancy in the Director of Patient Care Services Designee position shall be filled within sixty (60) days of the vacancy and the Department will be notified of the replacement.

23. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director/Administrator.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

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

2. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing. Master’s degree in hospice preferred.

3. The Clinical Director/Director of Patient Care Services Designee shall qualify for the position by fulfilling the requirements under one of the following categories, unless the individual has been previously approved for such employment by a program flexibility issued for the individual’s current position at the hospice agency prior to April 1,1995 or:

A. Three years of management experience within the last five years in a hospice or related health care organization, at least one year of which was a supervisory or administrative capacity.

B. A registered nurse with four years experience within the last five years in a hospice agency, primary care clinic or health facility, at least one year of which was in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

4. Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel.

5. Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community.

6. 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.

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

8. Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and Joint Commission standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Phoenix, AZ 85004 (Required)

Work Location: In person