Hospice Director of Patient Care Services

Unique Hospice is currently seeking a full time Director of Patient Care Services.

Applicants must have hospice experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated competency in performance of professional nursing functions.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to organize, delegate, supervise and evaluate staff.
• Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Possesses a sympathetic attitude toward caring for the hospice patient and demonstrates positive communication skills in interacting with other members of the hospice team.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• DPCS is responsible for overall compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards related to patient care.
• Adheres to the highest standards of professional and personal conduct in the performance of his/her duties.
• Assures adequate numbers of qualified hospice staff.
• Reads, interprets and enforces hospice policies and procedures.
• Director for Nursing assists in formulating, developing and writing hospice policies and procedures.
• Adheres to financial and accounting policies and procedures and manages expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner.
• DPCS provides regular communication with the hospice staff regarding pertinent organizational and clinical issues.
• Responsible for the oversight of the assessment and evaluation, intervention and documentation of patient and family needs.
• Participates in the development of a budget to include labor, pharmacy, DME, supplies and other care related costs.
• Investigates problems, grievances and complaints and take corrective action.
• Demonstrates positive leadership skills through effective communication and personnel selection, development and motivation.
• Establishes performance standards and performance measuring, evaluations and adjustments.
• Oversees orientation of new employees.
• Director of Patient Care Services assists the Administrator in program planning and development.
• Maintains an open line of communication with the Administrator.
• DPCS collaborates with the Medical Director to coordinate the delivery of patient care.
• Oversees the implementation of the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement program.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of staff education needs and design the education program accordingly.
• Director of Patient Care Services ensures continuity of care throughout the hospice program.
• Assures availability and quality of after-hours services.
• Oversees the accurate and timely completion of Medical Records including compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Regularly visits contracted facilities to maintain good working relationships with their managers and staff.
• Serves as a role model and sets an example for other members of the healthcare team.
• Coordinates the hospice services provided to patients/families.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Observes for safety hazards in the patient’s and organization’s environments and takes appropriate steps to reduce or eliminate them.
• Director of Patient Care Services participates in community education and public relations as requested.
• Assures that all clinical decision-making follows ethical guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Healthcare setting:

• Hospice
• JCAHO accredited facility

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150,000 - $160,000